U.S. Geological Survey

Peter J Cinotto

Samuel C Kessler

In one embodiment, a sampling device includes: an elongated tubular body having a longitudinal axis and a hollow interior enclosed at a top longitudinal end and a bottom longitudinal end of the body and a particulate matter. One or more mesh bags are disposed in the interior of the body and configured to contain the particulate matter inside a first mesh bag. The first mesh bag is an innermost mesh bag contained inside one or more outer mesh bags in a nested configuration when two or more mesh bags are disposed in the interior of the body. The body includes a plurality of body openings on one half lateral side of the body and no body openings on an opposite half lateral side of the body.

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Shelbyville, KY, United States of America

Peter J Cinotto