Is Mono Lake Tufa Towers happening right now?
As of today, peak season now, through ~October 31. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Limestone towers called tufa form where calcium-rich freshwater springs mix with Mono Lake’s carbonate-rich alkaline water, precipitating calcium carbonate (tufa).
Towers that formed underwater are now exposed along the shore and provide a unique, otherworldly landscape and important bird habitat.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| South Tufa Area (South Tufa Interpretive Trail) |
| Navy Beach (south shore kayak/canoe launch) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.