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Preparing a volcanic sample

Scientist prepares a volcanic sample for carbon dating.

Dr Jan Lindsay prepares a volcanic sample for carbon dating. Dr Lindsay is a volcanologist in the School of Environmental Science at The University of Auckland.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

Published: 9 April 2010Size: 169.05 KB

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