Stillwater Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I forgot to visit some highlights of the southern part of NRM. But the music theme made me aware again - so lets fly... From Butte, Montana towards Berkeley pit copper mine. Looks nice in the Sim, but is not so nice in reality: The pit and its water present a serious environmental problem because the water, with dissolved oxygen, allows pyrite and sulfide minerals in the ore and wall rocks to decay, releasing acid. When the pit water level eventually reaches the natural water table, estimated to occur by around 2020, the pit water will reverse flow back into surrounding groundwater, polluting into Silver Bow Creek which is the headwaters of Clark Fork River.[1] The acidic water in the pit carries a heavy load of dissolved heavy metals. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berkeley_Pit ): Anaconda Mine tailings: Anaconda Smelter Stack Construction of the stack was completed on May 5, 1919. It was built by the Alphons Custodis Chimney Construction Company of New York.[2] At the time it was built, it was the tallest masonry, brickwork structure and chimney of any kind in the world and it remains the world's tallest and possibly largest free standing masonry structure. The Washington Monument would easily fit inside. It is commonly referred to as 'The Stack' and is a well known landmark in western Montana. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaconda_Smelter_Stack ): And here we are with the cultural part: Crossing the Bitterrot Range: Rolling home in Missoula - quite a detailed airport, will return with some heavier plane... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexF389 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Looks amazing and a very slippery aircraft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 On shot #3 of the "Stack" if you notice on the right side of the picture is a golf course . It is : http://www.nicklaus.com/design/oldworks/ . What is so unique about Old Works are the black sand bunkers of which there are many . Great trip you took here Gerold , all excellent captures . Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 On shot #3 of the "Stack" if you notice on the right side of the picture is a golf course . It is : http://www.nicklaus.com/design/oldworks/ . What is so unique about Old Works are the black sand bunkers of which there are many . Great trip you took here Gerold , all excellent captures . Cheers Brad Great to see all these details in the scenery (ok, not the black sand bunkers). And great to learn about the world from simming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 SUPER fantastic shots Gerold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Great set of shots Gerold. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Outstanding set of shots Gerold !! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Nice flight and shots. I enjoyed your narrative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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