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Lake Rotomahana

Aerial view of Lake Rotomahana

Aerial view of Lake Rotomahana where parts of the Pink Terraces were found by scientists who were mapping the lake floor.

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Rights: Photo acknowledgement: Lloyd Homer, GNS Science
Published: 25 March 2011Size: 38.81 KB
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