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A turbulent plume visualized with rheoscopic fluid. The center portion of the enclosure's bottom is heated.

Convective cells in a thin layer of oil, visualized with mica particles. The entire lower surface of the oil is warmed.

Solutal convection of Tia Maria and cream. There's no heat in this setup; it's the evaporation of alcohol that drives the convection.

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