Glass Spherule (IMAGE) Geological Society of America Caption This is a secondary electron image showing a glass spherule formed in high-voltage flashover experiments to examine the effect of ash contamination on electrical insulators. Photo by Kimberly Genareau. Credit Kimberly Genareau, Genareau et al., <i>Geology</i>, Geological Society of America. Usage Restrictions Credit Kimberly Genareau, Genareau et al., <i>Geology</i>, Geological Society of America. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.