Rail track through Rocky Mountains Therm
Image ID
FOT446938
Rights
RM Rights Managed
Image Details
53.5 MB
JPEG
10800×16200px
914×1372mm
36×54in
Visual Size @300ppi
Keywords
Rainbow Terraces Long time deposits from the mineral-laden water have created a rainbow underfoot. The paved walkways along the riverfront take you over centuries of sediment, splendidly brushed by algae, plankton, and mineral deposits.In Thermolopolis (Greek for "Hot City") the scalding water comes from the Big Spring, which is located in Hot Springs State Park. From this turquoise and green spring, the water flows into cooling ponds at a temperature of 127 degrees. A boardwalk leads you over terraces from the over flow of water. These terraces are made chiefly of lime and gypsum which separate from the cooling waters. The colors you see are due mainly to primitive plants (algae), which grow in the warm water. The cooler water then runs over rainbow-hued mineral terraces into swimming pools and Jacuzzis, and into the Big Horn River.rail track canyon travel
Uploader
Rob Weaver
Contributor
Rob Weaver
Date Taken
2008-07-08
Uploaded On
2008-07-08
Category
Travel
Sub Category
Transport
Setting
Outdoor
Dominant Colour
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