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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.

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