Geology Picture of the Week, October 30 - November 4, 2005: Turkish Travertine of the Greeks

Earth from Above ^ | Yann-Arthus Bertrand

[cogitator]

When I was discovering the "Earth from Above" pictures, I was bedeviled by the image below. I thought it was Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone NP, and it wasn't labeled. It took a bit of searching to find out where it was -- and I was surprised to also find out I'd never heard of it before.

The image is of Pamukkale, a famous site in Turkey that features active, large travertine terraces. Apparently they aren't as hot as Mammoth, because people can clearly wade and immerse in them. Below are some additional images and links about Pamukkale.

Pamukkale, a natural wonder in Turkey

Hierapolis-Pamukkale

Pamukkale (www.turizm.net)

Pamukkale or Cotton Castle -- Hierapolis

[cogitator]

It's so annoying when you find out you don't know everything!

[cogitator]

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[Lil'freeper]

It's so annoying when you find out you don't know everything!

Sorry about that. Soaking in hot springs is a true luxury and those are particularly lovely. Thanks for the pics!

[mwyounce]

It's so annoying when you find out you don't know everything!

I can't imagine what that must feel like..........

Seriously, thanks for the pics! I hadn't heard of it either.

[Woman on Caroline Street]

Just breathtaking. It's places like this that make me wish I had more money to travel. If there's a ping list for these pics in the future, please add me.

(Although, I do say a quiet prayer of thanks as I drive by the beautiful fall foliage we are privy to here in the northeast. One can't be everywhere, so it's always good to appreciate what you have in your proverbial backyard)

[cogitator]

I've added you to the "Geology Picture of the Week" ping list.

[SunkenCiv]

I believe those springs are among the locations used (for Calypso's Island) in this one:

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The Odyssey starring Armand Assante

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[cogitator]

I believe those springs are among the locations used (for Calypso's Island) in this one: [recent TV movie "The Odyssey"]

Excellent catch, SunkenCiv! I hadn't made the connection, but I'm sure you're right.

Speaking of your FReeper name, did you see the pictures of Cleopatra's Pool downstream from the Pamukkale terraces? You can swim over broken columns from a Greek temple. The picture below is the best one I could find illustrating what I mean, but if you search Google images with the phrase "Pamukkale pool", you can see more.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks!

pa MOO ka lee

[grayeagle]

There are some beautiful travertine falls off the Grand Canyon on the Havasupai Indian Res.

The water in Havasu Canyon contains a high concentration of limestone which gives it a strikingly beautiful turquoise color. Only a twelve mile hike from the trailhead, the campgrounds are located among a series of gorgeous waterfalls, and wading pools.

Camping, hiking and lodge. You can walk in, ride in, or take a helo.

[geezerwheezer]

These are just breath-taking photos. Thanks....

[cogitator]

I think some of the most amazingly beautiful photos of the Grand Canyon come out of Havasu Canyon. I've been to the GC, but not Little Havasu. It's one of my dream trips. One of my Geology Pictures of the Week awhile ago was Mooney Falls in Havasu Canyon. Below is a nice shot focusing on the travertine.