Panorama of Laguna Verde, Chile
September 05, 2014
Photographer: Alexandru Tudorica;
Summary Author: Alexandru Tudorica
The panorama above features Laguna Verde in Chile, a salt lake lying 14,200 ft (4,350 m) above sea level in the central Andes. It's rimmed by some of the highest volcanoes in the world, with the 19,300 ft (5,900 m) Cerro Laguna Verde visible in the background (left-center). Its waters are being replenished by ice and snow melting on the surrounding mountains and by geothermal springs. The turquoise color of the lake comes from algae that live in it and perhaps from suspended sediments as well. Note that on the right, above the cloud deck, the Milky Way can be seen, while at left the zodiacal light is evident. Panorama taken on August 5, 2014.
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