Smectite clay (IMAGE)

Northwestern University

Smectite clay

Caption

Smectite clay (shown here) holds clay minerals known to sequester carbon in natural soils.

Credit

Francesco Ungaro

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

License

Public Domain

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