Lake Mono (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Lake Mono

Caption

Eastern California's Mono Lake has no outflow, allowing salts to build up over time. The high salts in this carbonate-rich lake can grow into pillars.

Credit

Matthew Dillon/Flickr

Usage Restrictions

Must include credit.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.