[LM_NET] Pamukkale, Turkey

[Mary Ludwick <ludwick@SWBELL.NET>]

A friend sent me photos of this spot.  It is most intriguing.  The calcium 
deposits could spark discussion in a science class, I am sure.

The big attraction is a vast white cliff side with scallop-shaped basins of 
water and frozen waterfalls. It looks as if it's made out of snow or cloud 
or balls of cotton.

The scientific explanation is that hot thermal springs pouring down the 
hillside deposit calcium carbonate, which solidifies as travertine. If you 
take off your shoes, you can gingerly roam the terraces or paddle in the 
pools. The Turks have dubbed this geological fairyland Pamukkale, or "cotton 
castle".

http://www.allaboutturkey.com/pamuk.htm

http://www.bitez.net/turkey/pamukkale/



Mary Croix Ludwick, Librarian  K-5
Thomas Haley Elem, Irving, Texas (near Dallas)
ludwick@swbell.net (home address)

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