First Geothermal Attempts failed by sharky_
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Pile of Rocks: In 1925, the first geothermal borehole into the volcano sulfur bank area was attempted. Steam experiments to tap power from the volcano for electricity was to be conducted by Thomas A. Jaggar. But those attempts failed and were abandoned because of the continual destruction of the drill tip. All that's left today is this pile of rocks to mark evidence of this early attempts. If you look at the left of these pile of rocks, you'll see a man-made base. Aloha and thank you for viewing
Comments (16)
ebsmooth
love the texture on those rocks and the color of the greenish/yellow ones on top is very intersting...corosive looking! excellent shot as always!!!
Punaguy
Remains of a failed attempt...In many ways I'm glad it did. The buildings and equipment associated with a Geo Thermal well is such a blight on the natural lanscape. Although supplemental power is always a welcome addition to out crappy power on this island..Great shot tho- Aloha to you!
diomedes66
Wonderful history that I was completely unaware of; excellent detailed illustrative capture! Bravo, well done!
WandM
Now they created a grave in the landscape ;(
nongo
Geothermal is best when it comes out naturally and then you can harness the free energy!!! Excellent history and photo!!!!!!! ;)
Zacko
With some cropping this could work excellent as a rock texture in my next 3D-scene. Excellent photo, crisp and clear!!!!
Tedz
A fitting Tomb for failed achievements....aloha Sir!
tvernuccio
fantastic historical capture!! i so much enjoy your beautiful photos and the history behind it!
Luka_30
All that is left are few rocks, and concrete plate. Good capture.
soulofharmony
beautiful natural crisp clear shot.. superb sharky...agree with zacko... this is Art in nature :) excellent
sossy
very impressive capture! it looks like a grave and it is one! a cool and sharp shot and great info! ;o)
Cosme..D..Churruca
Very interesting.... great capture !
tony_br22
Cool story and capture of this monumental of the first attempt .. I like it very much .. (v)
TwoPynts
Neat history and image, thanks for sharing!
blacq_nyght_vampyre
Beautifully done!!! Excellent work and composition!!! Interesting facts you give!! Perfection.
jcv2
Makes me think of a commemorartion like the people of Israel crossing the Jordan! :) A monument for a great attempt!