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Lace of stone

Thermophilic bacteria colonies have found ideal living conditions at Mammoth Hot Spring, Yellowstone N.P. Here they have formed an unbelievable net of lace of stone

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2015
Date Uploaded: 07.2016
Photo Location: Wyoming, United States of America
Camera: X-T1
Copyright: © Flavia Daneo