Mammoth Hot Springs

On day 2 at Yellowstone we lunched at Mammoth Springs and found the whole area and the terraces fascinating.

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The white is the travertine deposits and the orange is from all the microorganisms that grow at the geyser beds and springs.

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The Liberty Cap.  This is a 37 foot tall hot spring cone.  Currently it is a dormant spring.

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The terraces and the travertine deposits.

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