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BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number MR45698; COLLNOMPLU72;
Sample Donor Not entered
Rock name 'Original entry: Volcanic Ash'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ash samples from Grimsvoten eruption of 2011 collected by James McVean Mill Road, Thurso, KW14 8PT, by wiping a sponge across a car windscreen. No specific date - a Tuesday and it was raining. Ash on a new sponge
Locality details Ash samples from Grimsvoten eruption of 2011 collected at Thurso (material not in situ)
50k map sheet Wick (116)

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Map reference ND 117 677
Year collected 2011 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions