First Geothermal Attempts failed by sharky_
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Description
Pile of Rocks: In 1925, the first geothermal borehole into the volcano sulfur bank area was attempted. Steam experiments to tap power from the volcano for electricity was to be conducted by Thomas A. Jaggar. But those attempts failed and were abandoned because of the continual destruction of the drill tip. All that's left today is this pile of rocks to mark evidence of this early attempts. If you look at the left of these pile of rocks, you'll see a man-made base. Aloha and thank you for viewing

Comments (16)
love the texture on those rocks and the color of the greenish/yellow ones on top is very intersting...corosive looking! excellent shot as always!!!
Remains of a failed attempt...In many ways I'm glad it did. The buildings and equipment associated with a Geo Thermal well is such a blight on the natural lanscape. Although supplemental power is always a welcome addition to out crappy power on this island..Great shot tho- Aloha to you!
Wonderful history that I was completely unaware of; excellent detailed illustrative capture! Bravo, well done!
Now they created a grave in the landscape ;(
Geothermal is best when it comes out naturally and then you can harness the free energy!!! Excellent history and photo!!!!!!! ;)
With some cropping this could work excellent as a rock texture in my next 3D-scene. Excellent photo, crisp and clear!!!!
A fitting Tomb for failed achievements....aloha Sir!
fantastic historical capture!! i so much enjoy your beautiful photos and the history behind it!
All that is left are few rocks, and concrete plate. Good capture.
beautiful natural crisp clear shot.. superb sharky...agree with zacko... this is Art in nature :) excellent
very impressive capture! it looks like a grave and it is one! a cool and sharp shot and great info! ;o)
Very interesting.... great capture !
Cool story and capture of this monumental of the first attempt .. I like it very much .. (v)
Neat history and image, thanks for sharing!
Beautifully done!!! Excellent work and composition!!! Interesting facts you give!! Perfection.
Makes me think of a commemorartion like the people of Israel crossing the Jordan! :) A monument for a great attempt!