Mono Lake and tufa towers, near Lee Vining, Mono County, California, USA.

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The water level at Mono Lake have dropped due to the diversion of the incoming creeks, rivers, and streams to Los Angeles. Efforts are underway to restore the water to 1960 levels.

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Size: 3888px × 2592px
Location: Lee Vining, Mono County, California, USA
Photo credit: © Duane Stevens / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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