[cogitator]

I had to go back to the new Erta Ale site at Stromboli On-Line for this picture. It's of an area called the Dallol Hot Springs. Here's the description from the site:

"Geologically, Dallol is a most remarkable place: Situated in the Danakil depression, it is nearly 120 meters below sea level. Below a salt lake is a substantial source of volcanic heat which causes hot water to rise through layers of salt and anhydrite deposits. Minerals get dissolved and are deposited, near the springs, and form shapes very much reminiscent (but smaller than) hornitos on basaltic lava flows. Sulphur, other minerals and possibly thermophyle bacteria cause spectacular colours."

In the image above, it's particularly interesting to view the "aging" of the deposited sulfur.

[cogitator]

*ping*

[Cuttnhorse]

cool photo, please add me to your ping list.
Cheers from Chile

[ckilmer]

is there a url that gives the geology picture of the week--or do you just surf the net for a cool pic and post here at free republic from time to time.

If there is a url--would you post it.

I figure it would go well with NASA Picture of the Day.

[I_Love_My_Husband]

Please put me on your ping list! Gorgeous picture!

[GingisK]

My, what a beautiful picture! Earth was such a nice place until the two-leggers showed up. Please add me to your ping list.

[APBaer]

Please add me to your ping list.

Thank you.

[nepdap]

What a picture! Do you know the size of the formations?