> Are there examples of non-life formations like this on Earth? What are they called (how can I see some)? The technical term is "dendritic." No suggestion of

> Are there examples of non-life formations like this on Earth? What are they called (how can I see some)? The technical term is "dendritic." No suggestion of life. The next time you see a lithium-ion battery fire, you can impress your friends by saying, "Another dendritic disaster!" This link: https://www.electronicproducts.com/what-are-dendrites-and-why-do-they-cause-fires-in-lithium-batteries/ https://www.electronicproducts.com/what-are-dendrites-and-wh... includes a picture of dendrites in a lithium-ion battery. Not at all biological.