Sludge mud - or mud pool - is a type of hot water of acid, or fumarol, with limited water. Usually a mud boiling pool. Acids and microorganisms decompose surrounding rocks into clay and mud.
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Description
Mud mud takes the form of a thick, thick bubur, often bubbling. Because the boiling mud is often sprayed onto the edge of the mud, a kind of mini-volcano begins to form, sometimes reaching a height of 3-5 feet. Although mud is often called "mud volcano", mud mud is actually very different in nature. The mud from the mud is generally grayish white, but sometimes it is stained with reddish or pink spots of iron compounds. When the pulp is highly colored, this feature can be referred to as paint pan .
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Geology
Mud forms in geothermal regions with high temperatures where water supply is limited. The small available water rises to the surface where the soil is rich in volcanic ash, clay, and other fine particles. The thickness of the mud usually changes with seasonal changes in the water surface.
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The geothermal area of ​​Yellowstone National Park contains several notable examples of both mud and paint pots, as do some areas of Iceland and New Zealand. Several locations in and around the Salton Sea in California are also home to active mud. The Bumpass Hell in Lassen National Park also contains mud.
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References
External links
- Mudpots on the official site of Yellowstone National Park
- Photo gallery of mud on the official site of Yellowstone NP
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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