Turkey: Mineral Deposits At Pamukkale (in Explore 20200924)
Calcium carbonate deposits at the famous Pamukkale site in Denizli, Turkey. The following quote is from the Interesting Engineering website. Interestingengineering.com
"The Pamukkale and the Hierapolis, an ancient city, were both recognized as a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1988. For locals, it is also the 8th Wonder of the World. The name Pamukkale means 'Cotton Castle' in Turkish. Besides its adorable beauty, it is a geological formation which is based on 17 main hot water springs that are actually sources of the calcium carbonate which gets deposited as mineral rock on the surface."
Some of the pools that were formed by the springs are now drying up. The spring water instead is being diverted to the nearby towns to furnish water for the hotels, restaurants, and other tourist accommodations. It is creating quite a bit of controversy in the process because Pamukkale and Hierapolis are said to have been favorite haunts of Cleopatra.
Quote Of The Day:
"The growth of drug-related crime is a far greater evil to society as a whole than drug taking. Even so, because we have been seduced by the idea that governments should legislate for our own good, very few people can see how dangerously absurd the present policy is." (John Casey)
Turkey: Mineral Deposits At Pamukkale (in Explore 20200924)
Calcium carbonate deposits at the famous Pamukkale site in Denizli, Turkey. The following quote is from the Interesting Engineering website. Interestingengineering.com
"The Pamukkale and the Hierapolis, an ancient city, were both recognized as a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1988. For locals, it is also the 8th Wonder of the World. The name Pamukkale means 'Cotton Castle' in Turkish. Besides its adorable beauty, it is a geological formation which is based on 17 main hot water springs that are actually sources of the calcium carbonate which gets deposited as mineral rock on the surface."
Some of the pools that were formed by the springs are now drying up. The spring water instead is being diverted to the nearby towns to furnish water for the hotels, restaurants, and other tourist accommodations. It is creating quite a bit of controversy in the process because Pamukkale and Hierapolis are said to have been favorite haunts of Cleopatra.
Quote Of The Day:
"The growth of drug-related crime is a far greater evil to society as a whole than drug taking. Even so, because we have been seduced by the idea that governments should legislate for our own good, very few people can see how dangerously absurd the present policy is." (John Casey)