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Bacterial Mats A bacterial mat that is growing in the warm waters that over-flow out of the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park. These bacterial mats may be several layers thick and the type of bacteria and where it grows depends on the water temperature, which is approximately 32-37 degrees Celsius here. Abstract,Bacteria,Geotagged,United States,Yellowstone National Park Click/tap to enlarge

Bacterial Mats

A bacterial mat that is growing in the warm waters that over-flow out of the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park. These bacterial mats may be several layers thick and the type of bacteria and where it grows depends on the water temperature, which is approximately 32-37 degrees Celsius here.

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  1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
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    Wow, that is incredible. How large is the area shown here? Do you have a photo of the whole area, just to get a perspective? I have never heard of these, so thank you! Posted 11 years ago
    1. View travismorhardt's profile
      travismorhardt
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      It is a really interesting area, Claire. The area shown in the photo is about 1.5 by 1.5 meters. You can see the photo I posted to get an idea of the area this covers, it is quite large.
      Grand Prismatic Bacterial Mats Bacterial Mats growing from Grand Prismatic Spring outflow in Yellowstone National Park. Bacteria,Geotagged,United States,Wyoming,Yellowstone National Park


      You can also zoom in on the map where I have this geotagged and see from a bird's eye view as well!       Posted 11 years ago
      1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
        Claire Hamilton
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        I commented on the other photo...oops!
        Damned amazing though!         Posted 11 years ago
  3. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Very educational post, I too had never seen anything like this. Posted 11 years ago

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Uploaded Jan 28, 2014. Captured Jan 25, 2014 14:29 in U.S. 20, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA.
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  • FinePix S5000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/630s
  • ISO200
  • 5.7mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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