Travertine thermal vent, Yellowstone


Fumeroles form around thermal vents where the mineral ladened waters brought up from the bowels of the earth evaporate and accumaulate around the vent.


Size: 5300px × 3544px
Location: Yellowstone National Park Wyoming USA.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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