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Columbia River Sand, Kruks Bay

Columbia River Sand at Kruks Bay

Macro Photograph (Click here for images at higher magnification and polarized light.)

Definition/Function:

This deposit sample was part of a study for the distribution of slag particles introduce into the Columbia River from a smelter upstream.

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