Sunday, March 8, 2020

CYW 149 From Soup to Stew

The hydrothermal system at Artists Paintpots operates like a double boiler.  Underneath the ground there is a hot water system with hot acidic steam.  That heats the ground above and causes rocks to dissolve into clay.  The consistency of this clay varies - from soup to stew - depending upon the season and the amount of precipitation received.
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