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jan 1, 2012 - Expansion to Colorado Mesa University

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The Forensic Investigation Research Station (FIRS) at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, directed by Dr. Melissa Connor, is uniquely positioned to study human decomposition in an arid, high-altitude environment. Located at 4,750 feet above sea level with an average annual rainfall of just 8.6 inches, FIRS offers insights into decomposition under conditions distinct from other research facilities.

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jan 1, 2012
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~ 14 years ago