“Calcified Spire”, dead tree surrounded by ancient travertine. Mammoth Hot Springs [OC][1333×2000]
Picture found by the Ditpub “Beautiful World” searcher.
Original was/is available from http://i.imgur.com/gPRwX9p.jpg
Something you might not remember…
Calcification is the accumulation of calcium salts in a body tissue. It normally occurs in the formation of bone, but calcium can be deposited abnormally in soft tissue, causing it to harden.
A spire is a tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building, particularly a church tower.
Death is the termination of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. Phenomena which commonly bring about death include biological aging (senescence), predation, malnutrition, disease, suicide, homicide, starvation, dehydration, and accidents or trauma resulting in terminal injury.
In botany, a tree is a perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves in most species.
Surrounded (stylised as (____surrounded): on the packaging) is a box set released on 27 June 2006, featuring seven of Björk’s albums in DualDisc format.
Ancient history is the aggregate of past events from the beginning of recorded human history and extending as far as the Early Middle Ages or the Postclassical Era.
Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs. Travertine often has a fibrous or concentric appearance and exists in white, tan, cream-colored, and even rusty varieties.
Published by DitPub on 2015-11-14 4:29:33, under the category “Beautiful World”
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