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Particles Upwind from an Industrial Fire View through a Microscope

Particles Upwind from a nearby Industrial Fire

These are particles upwind from a Maria fire. Natural minerals dominate but tire wear, weld debris, charred wood, and other black particles are part of this commercial/industrial zone urban assemblage.

Transmitted Off Crossed Circular Polarized light Illumination

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