Ethereal Turquoise Mineral Stream

 

This striking blue-green stream is due to a unique combination of mineral content and environmental factors – including the mineral content, possibly copper, sulphur, or silica compounds. These waters also host likely heat-loving algae and bacteria that have adapted to thrive in extreme temperatures. The visual effect is further enhanced by light scattering, where particles reflect light in ways that emphasize blue-green wavelengths.