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![Smoke Signal (Type D)](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/orange-smoke-hr.png?width=1100&height=619&name=orange-smoke-hr.png)

- creates a dense orange smoke; 
- is most effective for daytime use.

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