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  Horizonte 145.jpg - shows the unique Mono-Lake in northeastern California.Since the aequaduct to Los Angeles drained out the waters of thetributaries of Mono Lake, the water-level droped rapidly and thisCalcit-Tufas, created by old underground wells became visible abovethe surface. The salinity of the water rose to the incredible highlevel of 95g/litre. Since 1985 there are efforts to reverse thisenvironmental disaster. click here for Google Maps View Position: N37°56'31" W110°01'46", elev.1940m/6380ft Camera: Lumix TZ20, date: 07/04/2013  
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shows the unique Mono-Lake in northeastern California. Since the aequaduct to Los Angeles drained out the waters of the tributaries of Mono Lake, the water-level droped rapidly and this Calcit-Tufas, created by old underground wells became visible above the surface. The salinity of the water rose to the incredible high level of 95g/litre. Since 1985 there are efforts to reverse this environmental disaster.

click here for Google Maps View

Position: N37°56'31" W110°01'46", elev.1940m/6380ft
Camera: Lumix TZ20, date: 07/04/2013
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