Lead Queen mine tunnel precipitate
Detailed Description
Orange, iron-rich precipitate (ochre) from outflow of Lead Queen mine tunnel, after late September 2014 monsoon storm. Photo by Glen E. "Gooch" Goodwin, Photographer - used with permission.
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Copyright Glen E. "Gooch" Goodwin, Used with Permission
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