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Golden Dome Cave (Lava Beds National Monument, CA)

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

Unlike limestone caves, lava tubes are usually characterized by their drab, colorless interior. Not so with Golden Dome Cave, which sports shiny ceilings, made possible by tiny bacteria that give the lava tube a golden sheen. Golden Dome Cave is … Continue reading →

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