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Forest Fire Particles

Forest Fire Particles

This is from a home impacted by a near approach of a large forest fire. There is charred wood, pyrolyzed phytoliths, burnt clay, and other plant ash in this image.

Transmitted Off Crossed Polarized Light and Reflected Darkfield Illumination

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