Bosch spires

Overview

These structures can be found in all lakes studied on Ammon thus far. Reaching as high as 40 m above the lake surfaces, they generally widen in diameter from a pointed top down to several meters at the lake floor. The tallest recorded tower was found in Odessa Lake, with a total height of 97.7 m from peak to base. Some lakes have no visible towers above the surface, but crumbled towers laying at the bottom have been discovered by diving expeditions.

Structure

The towers are made primarily of an iron-calcium oxide, giving them their distinctive rust coloring and rough texture. In the early hours of the day, weeping can be observed as the surface seems to condense nitrogen from the surrounding atmosphere. It is believed that this process is responsible for the formation of the lakes, though the origin of the towers is unknown. Some suspect that Hilschwisps were responsible for their construction, but no direct evidence has supported this.

Ecological function

Beneath the surface, bubbling is observed on the surface periodically. The cause is unknown, though Hartshorn shrimp are frequently sighted near these towers while this occurs. The shrimp seem to migrate between towers to attend these bubbling events, though the exact frequency and cause are yet to be determined.

-Dr Hek