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Pozolan is a naturally occurring fly ash which is an additive to cement. It reportedly enhances cement's ability to withstand the corrosive effect of sea water, and is therefore used extensively in the construction of marine docks. Pozolan fills several mining carts in this photo.

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Title
Pozolan Mines
Creator
Baxter, David
Date
1983
Other Identifiers
Local: MSS-0079-b10-f08-020
Keyword
pozolan ; mines
Geographic Coverage
Porto Novo
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David Baxter papers: Cape Verde photographs
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