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THE TUFAS OF MONO LAKE
Season 1
Episode 101
Towering limestone formations, Tufas, rise from Mono Lake, sculpted over thousands of years by a unique geochemical process. As calcium-rich geothermal springs mix with the lake’s alkaline waters, calcium carbonate accumulates, forming the porous structures known as tufas. Receding water levels expose these intricate formations, revealing the story of their slow and stunning growth.
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