Pictures taken July 9, 2008. Petrified Springs
Mono Lake, California
Steve & John
How water makes rock
When calcium-rich springs flow up through the lake bottom, the calcium bonds to carbonates in the lake water. Together they form calcium carbonate, a type of limestone. This solid material builds on itself, gradually forming a tufa tower. When the lake level drops, the exposed tufa stops growing.
Fragile Rock?
Tufa may be a rock, but it is fragile; please help preserve it.
Law prohibits both climbing on tufa, and collecting it.
John admiring Mono Lake for it unique beauty.
Mono Lake is truly a treasure for generations.
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