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The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
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 Archive - Pamukkale, Turkey

   October 16, 2021

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   Every weekend we present a notable item from our archives.

   This EPOD was originally published September 16, 2013.

   Photographer:  Andre Vicente Goncalves
   Summary Author:  Andre Vicente Goncalves
   Shown above is the wondrous area of  Pamukkale in southwestern
   Turkey, near the city of  Denizli. The natural terraces in the
   foreground, composed primarily of  calcite and  aragonite, were
   formed by water flowing from  hot springs having particularly high
    calcium carbonate ( travertine) content. Note the rain-shaft in
   the distance at left, while the Sun is still shining on the right-hand
   side of the photo.  Crepuscular rays further enhance the lure of
   this scene. I was indeed fortunate to witness such a beautiful
   spectacle. Pamukkale was declared a  World Heritage Site in 1988.
   Photo taken on August 17, 2013.

   Photo details: Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF16-35mm
   f/2.8L II USM; Focal Length: 17mm; Focus Distance: Infinite; Aperture:
   f/8.0; Exposure Time: 0.0040 s (1/250); ISO equiv: 500; Software: Adobe
   Photoshop CC (Macintosh).
     * Denizli, Turkey Coordinates: 37.9205, 29.121

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