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Strange Beauty: Photos Reveal Tufa Towers of Mono Lake
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Remy Melina
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Serene Scene
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This photo of the towers was taken during wintertime. The more recent calcareous, or calcium carbonate, deposits that make up the tufa formations are closer to the bottom and lighter in color.
Sunset on the Towers
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A sunset casts a warm glow over the tufa formations as seagulls forage for dinner.
Alabaster and Azure
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The tufa towers are seen in this reflection in Mono Lake's calm waters. However, the water's serene surface is sometimes disturbed by circular wave patterns that are caused by bubbles from freshwater springs rising to the top.
A Soft Sunset
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This stunning shot shows the towers' reflections against the salmon pink sky, with the periwinkle haze of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the background.
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Remy Melina was a staff writer for Live Science from 2010 to 2012. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Hofstra University where she graduated with honors.