Fatberg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a domestic fatberg. A fatberg is a congealed mass in a sewer or drainage system


Fatberg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a domestic fatberg. A fatberg is a congealed mass in a sewer or drainage system formed by a combination of congealed grease and cooking fat, and non-biodegradable solid matter, such as wet wipes, sanitary products and condoms. Magnification: x52 when printed 10 centimetres wide.


Size: 5000px × 3741px
Photo credit: © DAVID MCCARTHY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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