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Saddle Ridge Fire Ash Through the Microscope

Charred Grass

This is from a home impacted by the Saddle Ridge fire. The plain of focus is set to capture the tips of the short plant hairs on this charred leaf of grass.

Transmitted Off Crossed Circular Polarized Light and Reflected Darkfield

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