Fly Geyser’s Accidental Alien Landscape

Located in the Nevada desert, Fly Geyser is a stunning, brightly colored anomaly that was completely accidental. It was created by well-drilling in 1964 when engineers struck a geothermal pocket of boiling water. Left uncapped, the mineral-rich water began erupting, building up massive, alien-looking mounds over the decades. Thermophilic algae thrive in the hot, wet environment, giving the geyser its brilliant, otherworldly red and green colors. It continuously shoots scalding water five feet into the air. While it sits on private property, its bizarre silhouette is visible from the road, drawing photographers and fans of weird earthly wonders.