Stunning Photos Of Badab-e Surt, Iran's Natural Terraced Hot Springs
Dating as far back as the Paleocene era, Badab-e Surt remains one of Iran's most popular tourist attractions — and sadly one of the least protected. The rich earthy colors of Badab-e Surt's terraces provide a stunning contrast to the glistening surface of the water that flows from its springs.Wikimedia Commons The carbonate materials deposited in Badab-e Surt first took on a jelly-like texture before they later hardened.Wikimedia Commons The waters that flow through the terraces of Badab-e Surt originate from two separate water springs, one with salty water and the other with sour water.
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