Mono Lake Tufa
Mono Lake, California, USA
Mono Lake is known for its unique tufa towers that are naturally occurring limestone formations. These structures rise eerily from the lake's surface, formed over the centuries by underwater springs depositing calcium that combined with lake water carbonates. The lake, located in Eastern California, is an ancient saline soda lake, with a high dissolved salts content, creating a unique ecosystem. Surrounding landscapes include arid mountainous ranges providing a stunning, stark contrast.