5042 x 3361 px | 42,7 x 28,5 cm | 16,8 x 11,2 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
2004
Informations supplémentaires:
At the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Power Plant in Iceland, high-temperature water extracted from deep underground cools in open-air pools before being discharged. As it cools, the water releases dissolved silica, which precipitates and forms thick, white mineral crusts around the edges of the cooling basins. These silica deposits contribute to the lagoon’s distinctive milky blue color and are a byproduct of both geothermal energy production and hydrothermal mineral formation. The effect is a stunning mix of natural chemistry and industrial infrastructure, set against a backdrop of volcanic rock and Iceland’s dramatic landscape.
