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Your new photograph

Published by Mr Fitzgerald on May 12, 2007 in real life and science. 0 Comments

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An arching fountain of p?hoehoe lava, approximately 10 m (33 ft) high, issuing from a spatter cone of Pu‘u Kahaualea, Hawaii. P?hoehoe is basaltic lava that has a smooth, billowy, undulating, or ropy surface. These surface features are due to the movement of very fluid lava under a congealing surface crust. P?hoehoe lavas typically have a temperature of 1100°C–1200°C.

None of that boring Vesuvius dust!

What are these- they belong to Mr Kyles

Published by Mr Fitzgerald on March 27, 2007 in Uncategorized. 4 Comments

What could they be?
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Suggestions, so far, have included owl pellets, synthetic kiwi fruits and hairy pebbles! If you think you know what is featured in the JPEG above, be sure to leave a comment. I am looking for the correct scientific name and a brief description, but I am welcoming guesses from all readers!

Factoid

Published by Mr Fitzgerald on March 27, 2007 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Factoid
A Chemistry slant here. Who can tell me the name of the molecule in the picture above? I am also looking for a brief description of what it has been used for in the past.

Answers on an Easter egg to Mr Park.