clamshell snapper
tool
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use in undersea exploration
- In undersea exploration: Exploration of the seafloor and the Earth’s crust
…of such devices is the clamshell snapper, which is used to obtain small samples of the superficial layers of bottom sediments. Clamshell snappers come in two basic varieties. One measures 76 centimetres in length, weighs roughly 27 kilograms (one kilogram = 2.2 pounds), and is constructed of stainless steel. The…
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