Modern and fossil tufa deposits abound with wetland plants; as such, many tufa deposits are characterised by their … See more

Tufa deposits form an important habitat for a diverse flora. Bryophytes (mosses, liverworts etc.) and diatoms are well represented. The porosity of the deposits creates a wet habitat ideal for these plants. See more

Modern tufa is formed from alkaline waters, supersaturated with calcite. On emergence, waters degas CO2 due to the lower atmospheric pCO2 (see partial pressure), resulting in an increase in pH. Since carbonate … See more

Tufa is common in many parts of the world, including::
• Pyramid Lake, Nevada, US – tufa formations
• Big Soda Lake, Nevada, US – tufa formations only a century old… See more

Tufa is occasionally shaped into a planter. Its porous consistency makes it ideal for alpine gardens. A concrete mixture called hypertufa is used for similar purposes.
Tufa is used to build Roman walls in the 4th century BC… See more

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