3744 x 5616 px | 31,7 x 47,5 cm | 12,5 x 18,7 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
13 octobre 2010
Lieu:
Luxor, Egypt
Informations supplémentaires:
A hot air balloon consists of a bag called the envelope that is capable of containing heated air. Suspended beneath is a gondola or wicker basket (in some long-distance or high-altitude balloons, a capsule), which carries passengers and (usually) a source of heat, in most cases an open flame. The heated air inside the envelope makes it buoyant since it has a lower density than the relatively cold air outside the envelope. As with all aircraft, hot air balloons cannot fly beyond the atmosphere. Unlike gas balloons, the envelope does not have to be sealed at the bottom since the air near the bottom of the envelope is at the same pressure as the air surrounding. For modern sport balloons the envelope is generally made from nylon fabric and the inlet of the balloon (closest to the burner flame) is made from fire resistant material. Around 15 balloons, each carrying around 20 tourists, make the journey down the western bank of the Nile every sunrise. Sadly, 19 tourists were killed on 26th February 2013 during an early morning flight over the ancient ruins of Luxor, when their balloon caught fire and exploded after hitting a power line.
