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What Caused the Colorful Waters of Turkey’s Pamukkale Pools? The Science of Travertine Terraces
This is Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Denizli Province, Turkey. It’s famous for ... as 100°C (212°F), making them too hot for swimming. But in cooler months, the water cools ...
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Pamukkale: Turkey's 'cotton castle' of white limestone that inspired an ancient cult
Pamukkale is a town in Turkey that's famous for its dazzling travertine ... An area where tourists can swim between ancient columns and marble decorations that collapsed after an earthquake ...