Mono Lake by cherokee1961
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An excerpt from http://www.monolake.org/:
The unusual rock formations that grace Mono Lake’s shores are known to geologists as tufa (too’-fah). Tufa is essentially common limestone. What is uncommon about this limestone is the way it forms. Typically, underwater springs rich in calcium mix with lakewater rich in carbonates. As the calcium comes in contact with carbonates in the lake, a chemical reaction occurs resulting in calcium carbonate—limestone. The calcium carbonate precipitates around the spring, and over the course of decades to centuries, a tufa tower will grow. Tufa towers grow exclusively underwater, and some grow to heights of over 30 feet. The reason visitors see so much tufa around Mono Lake today is because the lake level fell dramatically after water diversions began in 1941. Tufa is common at other Great Basin desert lakes, but Mono Lake has the most active formations around.
Comments (7)
MrsLubner
You really got a special shot here with the special look to the water's surface. Gorgeous view!
jeroni
excellent image my friend
BessieB
Lovely view, excellent
Meisiekind
Splendid in its simplicity! Great shot. :)
ShadowsNTime
Great shot again! Thanks for the info too, I read about these formations somewhere else on the world too, quite interesting!
MagikUnicorn
Sweet shot I love this!
junge1
Beautiful capture Susan and great background information!