Champagne Pool is a hot spring located within the Waiotapu geothermal area in the North Island of New Zealand.

The vibrant colors come from a rich deposition of minerals and silicate.

The silicate structures around the edge of the pool is teeming with microbial life.

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Mercury, thallium, gold and silver are also deposited in the rocks.

Also see:10 Beautiful Hot Springs of Yellowstone National Park

Carbon dioxide bubbles.Photo credit

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