Slovenian researchers first to find microplastic in hailstones

Ljubljana, 10 October - A group of Slovenian researchers is the first in the world to find microplastic in hailstones. The results of their analysis suggest that microplastic may also contribute to the formation of large ice balls or lumps, they said at Monday's press conference in Ljubljana.

Ljubljana
Slovenian researchers present their study on the first microplastic detection in hailstones in the world.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian researchers present their study on the first microplastic detection in hailstones in the world.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian researchers present their study on the first microplastic detection in hailstones in the world.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian researchers present their study on the first microplastic detection in hailstones in the world.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian researchers present their study on the first microplastic detection in hailstones in the world.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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