Beautiful Bacteria
When I think of Yellowstone the B words I think of are Bison, Bears and "Bacteria." The mix of patterns, textures and colors at the thermal pools is amazing. The overflow from the Black Pool is an excellent home for thermophilic cyanobacteria to prosper and flourish. The varied colors in Yellowstone are fascinating and quite beautiful.
"Black Pool is a hot spring in the West Thumb Geyser Basin.
The pool was cool enough up until 1991 for dark orange-brown cyanobacteria to grow throughout the pool. When combined with the blue of the water, the pool appeared to be an exceptionally dark green to almost black, hence the name.
An exchange of function took place in 1991, shifting thermal energy to Black Pool. Black Pool's temperature became hot enough to kill all the cyanobacteria in the pool, turning the pool a rich teal blue color. Black Pool remains extremely hot, and is now one of Yellowstone's most beautiful and intensely blue pools. The name of the pool however remains "Black Pool." Wikipedia
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Beautiful Bacteria
When I think of Yellowstone the B words I think of are Bison, Bears and "Bacteria." The mix of patterns, textures and colors at the thermal pools is amazing. The overflow from the Black Pool is an excellent home for thermophilic cyanobacteria to prosper and flourish. The varied colors in Yellowstone are fascinating and quite beautiful.
"Black Pool is a hot spring in the West Thumb Geyser Basin.
The pool was cool enough up until 1991 for dark orange-brown cyanobacteria to grow throughout the pool. When combined with the blue of the water, the pool appeared to be an exceptionally dark green to almost black, hence the name.
An exchange of function took place in 1991, shifting thermal energy to Black Pool. Black Pool's temperature became hot enough to kill all the cyanobacteria in the pool, turning the pool a rich teal blue color. Black Pool remains extremely hot, and is now one of Yellowstone's most beautiful and intensely blue pools. The name of the pool however remains "Black Pool." Wikipedia
1 week till Christmas! May your gift shopping be nearly done.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!