Evaporation Collection (page 2)

Africa, Namibia, Walvis Bay. Salt Pan Refinery
Namibia, Walvis Bay. Salt Pan Refinery

Full Earth view showing water vapor over the Americas

Full Earth showing evaporation over the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding continents during the daylight hours

Salt mounds and Evaporation Ponds. Sea Salt Production Plant started in the 1600 s
Salt mounds and Evaporation Ponds, Sea Salt Production Plant, Cargill Solar Salt Works, Pekelmeer lagoon, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean

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Namibia - Salt works at the evaporation pans near the coastal town of Walvis Bay Date:

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Evaporation ponds for the commercial extraction of sea salt - showing the bright resulting colours Date:

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Antilopine wallaroo (Macropus antilopinus) Thermoregulation: licking front legs for cooling by evaporation. Date:

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The Moab / Cane Creek Potash Mine Shafer Basin evaporation ponds (muriate of potash Cobalt blue dye is added to the water to aid in the absorption of sunlight and evaporation)

Diagram of the water cycle, late 20th century
WEATHER: WATER CYCLE. Diagram of the water cycle, late 20th century

Salt forming on rocks after evaporation of sea water, Les Rotes Beach, Denia, Marina Alta, Costa Blanca, Alicante Province, Valencia, Spain, May

Water cycle, artwork C017 / 7380
Water cycle, artwork. The natural water cycle (or hydrologic cycle) describes the continuous movement (arrows) of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth

Water cycle, artwork C017 / 7382
Water cycle, artwork. The natural water cycle (or hydrologic cycle) describes the continuous movement (arrows) of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth

Dead Sea, 2011 satellite image C014 / 4705
Dead Sea. False-colour satellite image of the Dead Sea. North is at top. Deep waters are blue or dark blue, while brighter blues indicate shallow waters or salt ponds (in the south)

Dead Sea, 1972 satellite image C014 / 4706
Dead Sea. False-colour satellite image of the Dead Sea. North is at top. Deep waters are blue or dark blue, while brighter blues indicate shallow waters or salt ponds (in the south)

Dead Sea, 1989 satellite image C014 / 4707
Dead Sea. False-colour satellite image of the Dead Sea. North is at top. Deep waters are blue or dark blue, while brighter blues indicate shallow waters or salt ponds (in the south)

Chott El Djerid salt lake, Tunisia C016 / 7489
Chott El Djerid salt lake. Person climbing a mound of salt at Chott El Djerid, Tunisia - a large endorheic salt basin in southern Tunisia

Caspian Sea 1972-2010 C013 / 7145
Caspian Sea 1972-2010. Landsat satellite photograph of the Caspian Sea in 1972 (left), 1987 (middle) and 2010 (right). The Caspian is the largest body of inland water in the world

Dead Sea 1984-2011 C013 / 7143
Dead Sea 1984-2011. Landsat satellite photo of the Dead Sea in 1984 (left) and 2011 (right). The Dead Sea is located in the Jordan Rift Valley and borders Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank

Spruce needle stomata. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two stomata (pores) on the surface of a needle of a sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis). The stomata are in sunken pits

Spruce needle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a needle of a sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis). The sunken pits contain closed pores called stomata

Gypsum is comprised of (hydrated calcium sulphate). It forms from the evaporation of highly saline waters producing massive beds

Gypsum crystals - A desert rose
Gypsum is comprised of (hydrated calcium sulphate). It forms from the evaporation of highly saline waters producing this ornate arrangement of crystals

Salt marsh and evaporation pans Guerande Brittany France
MAB-870 Salt marsh and evaporation pans Guerande Brittany France Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Masses of Coulter's goldfields - Soda Lake / Alkali Lake in Carrizo Plain National Monument, California
ROG-13919 Masses of Coulter's goldfields - Soda Lake / Alkali Lake in Carrizo Plain National Monument, California. USA Lasthenia glabrata ssp

South America - Peru. Salt ponds near Maras where the salt water evaporates and salt is extracted for sale at markets

South America - Peru. Closeup of salt ponds near Maras where the salt water evaporates and salt is extracted for sale at markets

New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough, Evaporation Ponds (for Salt Works), Lake Grassmere

Mauritius, Western Mauritius, Tamarin, Salt Pond

Salt beds - Great Salt Lake, Utah, USA Date: circa 1908

Future red giant Sun

Artists impression of a comets surface
Comet surface. Artwork of the surface of a comet 20 minutes before it collides with the Earth. Vapours are rising from the comet as it is heated by the Sun

Power station, thermogram
Power station. Thermogram of emissions from cooling towers and a chimney at a power station. The object at lower right is a car

Cooling towers, thermogram
Cooling towers. Thermogram of water vapour rising out of cooling towers by a road. The object at lower centre left is a lorry

Drying clothes. Thermogram of clothes on a household radiator. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through yellow, orange and red to purple (coldest)

Minimum-maximum thermometer designed to float for use in water evaporation measurements. It is used together with a device to measure the level of the water (not seen)

Lake Mono at sunset. This lake in California, USA, is an important habitat for species of bird. In the mid-20th century the lakes tributaries were diverted to support the growth of Los Angeles

Tufa towers at Lake Mono, California, USA. Tufa is a mineral deposit formed by the precipitation of calcium salts from water saturated with bicarbonates

Salt pan industry. Conveyor belt moving salt onto large piles. Salt is produced by allowing seawater to evaporate from shallow areas. The mineral salt deposits left behind are collected and sold

Salt lake. Circular deposits in Spotted Lake, British Columbia, Canada. A salt lake contains water of high salinity, due to the mineral content of the underlying geology

Salt pans by the Dead Sea
Dead Sea salt pans. View from orbit of salt pans (centre) at the southern end of the Dead Sea (far right). North is at right

Aral Sea, satellite image, 1973
Aral Sea, satellite image. Image 1 of 3. North is at top. This inland lake is found between Uzbekistan (west) and Kazakhstan (east) and used to be the fourth largest lake in the world

Salt pans. Piles of extracted salt next to salt pans. Salt pans are pools of sea water that are evaporated by the sun, leaving solid sodium chloride (salt)

Tufa towers at Lake Mono, California, USA. Tufa is a mineral deposit formed by the precipitation of calcium salts from water saturated with bicarbonates

Aral Sea, satellite image, 2000
Aral Sea, satellite image. Image 3 of 3. North is at top. This inland lake is found between Uzbekistan (west) and Kazakhstan (east) and used to be the fourth largest lake in the world

Water cycle, diagram. The Earths total water supply is estimated to be over 1.3 billion cubic kilometres. The arrows (white) show some of the ways by which this water is redistributed

Lasthenia glabrata ssp. coulteri
Coulters goldfields (Lasthenia glabrata ssp. coulteri) flowering at Soda Lake, also known as Alkali Lake, in Carrizo Plain National Monument, California

Hawking radiation research. Future space probe approaching a black hole to capture Hawking radiation (blue glow). A black hole is formed when the core of a star collapses under its own weight

Black hole radiation, artwork
Black hole radiation. Artwork of the radiation predicted to be emitted by a black hole. Produced due to quantum effects, this radiation is also known as Hawking radiation or Bekenstein-Hawking

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Evaporation, the magical dance of molecules transforming from liquid to gas. It's a phenomenon that captivates our senses and leaves us in awe of nature's wonders. Imagine gazing at the night sky, mesmerized by the ethereal beauty of the Hale-Bopp comet streaking across the heavens. As it journeys through space, evaporation takes place on its icy surface, releasing gases that create its magnificent tail. In contrast, cooling towers stand tall against an industrial backdrop. These towering structures are not just symbols of power plants but also icons of evaporation. They cool down hot water by allowing it to evaporate into thin air, dissipating heat and ensuring smooth operation. A thermogram reveals a world unseen by our naked eyes – temperature variations captured in vibrant colors. It unveils how evaporation cools surfaces like lava meeting the vast expanse of the ocean. The sizzling lava transforms into steam as it encounters seawater, creating a dramatic spectacle that showcases nature's raw power. Traveling to Europe now brings us to salt pans nestled within marshes on Ile de Re in Poitou Charentes, France. Picture No. 12479878 captures this serene landscape where brine is left behind after seawater evaporates under the sun's watchful gaze. This process repeats itself day after day as these salt pans become nature's own alchemist. Picture No. 12479874 transports us further along Chatelaillon-Plage near La Rochelle where salt pans stretch out before us like shimmering mirrors reflecting sunlight with grace and elegance. Evaporation works its magic here too; slowly crystallizing saline waters until they transform into precious crystals ready for harvest. Delving deeper into history through engravings reveals freezing water achieved through evaporation techniques long ago - Picture No. 12479868 depicts this captivating process using ordinary water while Picture No. 12479867 showcases how ether was employed for the same purpose.