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The Emerald Pool forms in the Merced River just above Vernal Falls. Unfortunately, a few careless hikers have tried swimming in Emerald Pool only to be swept downstream and plunge over Vernals Falls to their deaths. Yosemite National Park, Spring.
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Location: Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park, California | Emerald Spring, with its sulfur-lined sides, displays a deep green color, the result of its clear water (which would otherwise display as blue) and the deep yellow coloration of its sulfur lining.
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Location: Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA | Emerald Pool.
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Location: Black Sand Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA |
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A visitor photographs Emerald Pool.
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Location: Black Sand Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA | Emerald Pool.
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Location: Black Sand Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA | Emerald Pools vibrant colors are caused by themophilic (heat-loving) cyanobacteria and algae. As the temperature of the pool decreases towards its edges, the colors tend to oranges and yellow. Black Sand Basin.
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Location: Black Sand Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA |
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The Merced River tumbles over the Silver Apron into Emerald Pool, just above Vernal Falls. Unfortunately, a few careless hikers have tried swimming in Emerald Pool only to be swept downstream and plunge over Vernals Falls to their deaths. Yosemite National Park, Spring.
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Location: Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park, California, USA | The Emerald Pool forms in the Merced River just above Vernal Falls. Unfortunately, a few careless hikers have tried swimming in Emerald Pool only to be swept downstream and plunge over Vernals Falls to their deaths. Yosemite National Park, Spring.
Image ID: 09204
Location: Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park, California, USA |
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