Subj : ES Picture of the Day 09  2023
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Mon Jan 09 2023 11:00:44

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Subterranean Cathedral of Salt in Sicily

   January 09, 2023


    Miniera di salgemma

   Photographer:  Giovanni Caruso
   Summary Author:  Giovanni Caruso
   This  rock salt mine is found near the municipality of Realmonte on
   the island of Sicily and is one of the largest  salt mines in
   Europe. It dates to 6 million years ago.  Salt is made accessible by
   approximately 80 miles (130 km) of tunnels, distributed in 6 different
   levels, reaching a depth of about 1,640 ft (500 m). The salt that’s
   mine from here is extracted primarily for cooking purposes. However,
   industrial rock salt is also extracted for tanneries and dry cleaners.

   The  Cathedral of Salt was constructed at a depth of 200 ft (61 m).
   It’s some 66 ft (20 m) wide and 26 ft (8 m) high and has been
   completely excavated and built with salt. Even the adorning statues and
   furnishings were fashioned by carving into the rock salt. Photo taken
   on June 10, 2014.


   Realmonte, Sicily, Italy Coordinates: 37.1754, 13.2825

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