Viewpoint 9. a) Slag pile; view to south. b) Slag fragments; slag is a waste by-product of the smelting process. The glassy appearance and the pits on the fragment surface are due to rapid cooling and trapping of gas bubbles in the slag, respectively. Army folding shovel for scale. Click on photos for enlarged views.

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Last updated on October 6, 2005

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