Tufa also callen Sinter is Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 deposit in the form of soft, porous calcite rock. It is usual in water with high concentration of dissolved Calcium Carbonate. However some hard volcanic rocks are also sometimes called Tufa.
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Verdon Gorge
Posted by Hellas in Friday, January 30th 2009
When people think about gorges in Europe, usually first one they think off is Verdon Gorge. Verdon Gorge is located in south-eastern France in region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. For detailed orientation check the map of France. It is formed by the Verdon River and is second largest gorge in the world with over 25 km in [...]
Pamukkale
Posted by Hellas in Saturday, November 8th 2008
When you see this pictures you will lose your breath. Those who dont plan to visit this magnificent place dont know what they are losing. Pamukkale is located in Turkey near Denizli province. Name means cotton castle on Turkish… Pamukkale is formed by hot water, which deep under surface becomes saturated by pure white calcium, [...]
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