Scientists believe they have rediscovered the eighth wonder of the world. The shimmering pink and white terraces on New Zealand’s Lake Rotomahana have been buried in volcanic ash since 1886. It was believed that the eruption destroyed the terraces, but scientists believe they have pinpointed their location.
The pink and white terraces were formed over hundreds of years by silica deposits left by the running waters of two hot springs. Their beauty had tourists flocking to see them.
Researchers Rex Bunn and Dr. Sascha Nolden have been searching for the pink and white terraces by using the field diaries of German-Austrian geologist Ferdinand von Hochstetter during his 1859 survey of the area.
The terraces are not on the bottom of the lake as had been believed, but are near the shoreline just 10-15 meters below the surface.
The researchers reverse engineered von Hochstetter’s diaries to lead them to the terraces. They are now raising money to excavate the site and restore the terraces to their glory days.
The pink and white terraces were revered as one of the most beautiful things on earth. Being rediscovered would be a tremendous occurrence for tourism in New Zealand
Source: Science Alert
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