Grand Prismatic hot spring in Yellowstone National Park (IMAGE)

University of Western Ontario

Grand Prismatic hot spring in Yellowstone National Park

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The Grand Prismatic hot spring in Yellowstone National Park is sourced from a magma chamber beneath it. The bright colours are produced by hydrophilic bacteria in the mineral-rich water.

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Bing Li / Western University

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