Mud pots are formed in geothermal areas where there is water pushing the ash or mud up to the surface forming mini volcanoes.
The mud pots make a hissing sound, burp, gargle and croak. They are in an open field, without any fence built around them.
This area sits on the San Andreas fault.
They look like giant ant hills.
Near Salton Sea in Niland
Calipatria, CA (Imperial County)
January 22, 2012
Linking this post to Sunday Stills
This is a photo challenge themed meme. Hosted by Ed of Sunday Stills, the challenge for this week is Texture.
and
Our World Tuesday
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Geogypsy from Peoria, AZ, United States
February 18th, 2012
That first shot is absolutely spectacular!
I camped near Niland many times and didn’t know of this but did use the thermal shower.
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Ed Prescott from Weatherford, TX, United States
February 18th, 2012
Very cool shots..:-)
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cdncowgirl from Saskatoon, SK, Canada
February 18th, 2012
Very nice, I especially like the first one
dibear from Tellico Plains, TN, United States
February 19th, 2012
I LOVED them all. Very interesting.
Carol @There's Always Thyme to Cook from Bellmore, NY, United States
February 19th, 2012
Very cool shots, interesting about the mud, I never heard of them before. I love that first shot, reminds of when they give those mud facials to people
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Shirley from Sicamous, BC, Canada
February 19th, 2012
Those are really cool shots- well done.
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Sherry in MT from Helena, MT, United States
February 19th, 2012
Great textures and I love geothermal areas for photos. Hmmm makes me ache for a trip to Yellowstone!
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Alexander from Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
February 19th, 2012
Very interesting sight and information of mother nature.
Alexander
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Jewaicious from Granada Hills, CA, United States
February 19th, 2012
What wonderful shot, filled with tones and textures that are unique. Lovely.
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Crystal from Hanna, AB, Canada
February 19th, 2012
nice shots I really like the first one, looks so cool!
rosadimaggio63 from Montemarciano, The Marches, Italy
February 19th, 2012
Grandi foto.
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Amo gli attini che sai cogliere.
E’ sempre un grande piacere guardare il tuo mondo.
Baci Myriam
bettyl from Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
February 19th, 2012
I never knew they were in CA. They are plentiful here in New Zealand.
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Barb from Denver, CO, United States
February 19th, 2012
Ebie, People pay good money for spa mud treatments – did you smear any on you?
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betchai from San Diego, CA, United States
February 19th, 2012
very interesting geothermal feature Ebie, wish we can stop by there a few weeks from now when we watch Indian Wells.
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Cher from Singapore, Singapore (general), Singapore
February 19th, 2012
very interesting post! LOL at Barb’s comment!
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Cher from Singapore, Singapore (general), Singapore
February 19th, 2012
btw, i’m trying out wordpress. seems so much more exciting than blogger. i hope i can get used to it in no time.
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ann nz from Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
February 20th, 2012
when did you come to New Zealand. LOL, you want me to smear the mud on you?
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ann nz from Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
February 20th, 2012
That blue bird is a NZ water fowl called Pukeko. As big as a chicken.
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Sivinden from Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway
February 20th, 2012
Interesting reading, – love the first shot – texture like melted chocolate;)
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Sylvia Kirkwood from Kent, WA, United States
February 20th, 2012
Fascinating captures and scary at the same time! Interesting texture indeed! Have a great week, Ebie!
Sylvia
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Eileen from Parkton, MD, United States
February 20th, 2012
The mud pots and the noise are interesting. I remember seeing some at Yellowstone. Great shots. Have a wonderful week!
FotoAnna from Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands
February 20th, 2012
Hi Ebie,
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Such a beautiful captures!
I think the mud is good for your skin… did you…?
Greetings from Holland,
Anna
Sallie (FullTime-Life) from United States
February 20th, 2012
EXACTLY like when we were there quite a few years ago now! We had a hard time finding them; it was like a treasure hunt, we were so excited when we did. Your pictures really capture what they look like so well.
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Emille from Los Angeles, CA, United States
February 20th, 2012
Never been there -looks great for pics:)
You had trouble with my comment moderation, and I started have some of the same issues on some blogs I wanted to comment on. I gave blogger helper a peppery remark, and I switched to without moderation -it just takes too much time!!
EG Wow from Keswick, ON, Canada
February 20th, 2012
Oh my goodness! They look like they are from another planet!
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Indrani from Bangalore, Karnātaka, India
February 20th, 2012
I have never seen something like this. What an experience. Great photo opportunity too.
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Rajesh from Bangalore, Karnātaka, India
February 20th, 2012
Great shots. Pot making is an art.
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Jenn from Philippines
February 20th, 2012
The mud pots look like beautiful pieces of art. Interesting place.
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Lady Fi from Åkersberga, Stockholms Län, Sweden
February 20th, 2012
Wow – how amazing! Such lovely shots of a unique sight.
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Madge from Renton, WA, United States
February 21st, 2012
Wow.. I’d love to see that! Wonder what it would do as a facial??
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Marie from Tucson, AZ, United States
February 21st, 2012
Really fascinating photos! I was surprised to see these landscapes in California. Thanks for sharing them!
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Yekaterina from Mäntsälä, Southern Finland, Finland
February 29th, 2012
You make mud look so beautiful through your shots!
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