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Terraces of Mammoth hot spring made by calcium carbonate from hot water, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA.

Colorful mounds of Palette Spring Terrace at Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Mammoth Hot Springs feature in Yellowstone National Park

Massive springs of hot water in northern Yellowstone

Minerva Terrace in Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

Colorful terraces of Mammoth Hot Spring in Yellowstone national park, Wyoming, USA.

Sipoholon Hot Springs are hot springs in Tapanuli. This sulfur-containing bath was formed due to the eruption of Mount Martimbang

A close-up view of the geothermal terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. The striking white and beige travertine formations are created by mineral deposits from hot spring water flowing over time. This natural wonder is an iconic Yellowstone landmark, perfect for global buyers seeking imagery of geology, science, and unique travel destinations.

Travertine Cliff in a Steamy Background in Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA: the travertine pools of Palette Spring in Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, are formed by hot, calcium-rich water emerging from underground sources. As the water cools and releases carbon dioxide at the surface, calcium carbonate precipitates, building terraces and rimstone pools. These pools display striking colors—white, yellow, and orange—caused by thermophilic microorganisms and mineral deposits. Constant fluctuations in water flow, temperature, and chemistry reshape the formations over time.

An aerial shot of the beautiful terraced pools at the Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park

Mammoth Hot Springs feature in Yellowstone National Park

Terraced hot springs on a foggy day in Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

Geysers at Midway Geyser Basin Trailhead, Yellowstone National Park.

Image of Detailed layers seen with snow patches around terraces at Yellowstone Mammoth Hot Springs

Palette Spring is renowned for its colorful, terraced formations created by mineral-laden hot water flowing over the surface. The spring's vibrant hues result from thermophilic bacteria and algae thriving in the varying temperatures and mineral concentrations. This geothermal feature constantly changes as new travertine deposits form. The terraces resemble an artist's palette.

Lower Terraces Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, USA

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA: Palette Spring, located in the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone National Park, is a prominent travertine terrace formed by hot water emerging from the Mammoth thermal system. As the mineral-rich water cools at the surface, it deposits calcium carbonate, creating the spring’s characteristic cascading formations and white to orange coloration. The vivid hues result from thermophilic microorganisms and mineral oxidation. Palette Spring is part of the dynamic hydrothermal network on the northern edge of the Yellowstone Caldera, where constant changes in water flow and temperature reshape the terraces over time.

close up photograph showcasing the unique abstract geology of pamukkale in Turkey. The texture and colors of the terrain resemble the surface of another alien planet

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Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, colorful layers of calcium deposits, thermal pools and rising steam. Bright sunshine on an early summer morning.

Close up of travertine at Pamukkale

Mammoth Hot Springs Travertine Terraces, Yellowstone National Park, Park County, Wyoming

Marble texture abstract background in natural colors.

Mammoth Hot Springs minerals close up, Yellowstone national park, Wyoming, USA.

Mammoth Hot Springs feature in Yellowstone National Park

Close up view of the mineral terraces formed at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. Useful for abstract backgrounds

This hot spring is characterized by its large, bulbous mound formed by the deposition of travertine, a type of limestone. The travertine is deposited as hot water rich in calcium carbonate flows over the surface, creating terraces and formations that resemble a cascading waterfall of stone.

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Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming USA: shallow thermal pool characterized by orange-brown streamers formed by thermophilic microbial mats. These mats consist of heat-loving bacteria and archaea that thrive in the hot, mineral-rich runoff from nearby springs and geysers. As the water cools outward from the vent, different microbial species dominate according to temperature and chemical conditions, producing distinct colors. The filamentous structures visible are colonies of microorganisms that trap fine mineral particles, gradually building textured deposits. This phenomenon illustrates the interplay between geothermal energy, mineral precipitation, and microbial life in Yellowstone’s hydrothermal ecosystem.

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