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SEAomori, northern Japan.
In extreme winter conditions, specialized crews operate at great heights to remove massive ice formations hanging from high-rise residential buildings. Using oversized metal hooks, long poles, and secured rope-access and safety lines, workers carefully break down enormous icicles and heavy ice overhangs forming along the edges of 20-storey blocks.
Suspended by harnesses and protective ropes, they work methodically and with full control, managing ice structures that can reach several meters in length and pose serious danger below. Where coordination is required, the teams communicate in Japanese, maintaining precise timing and clear movements in harsh weather. The process reflects Japan’s strict standards for winter safety and urban maintenance.
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