The elemental composition of the microbial mats of the Baikal region hot springs

The content of elements (C, H, N) in microbial mats of the Baikal region hydrotherms was studied. The highest content of carbon (C total) was found in the mat of Garga, Alla, Seya, Umhey and Uro springs, the smallest one in Goryachinsk and Tsenkher hydrotherms. Calcite sediment was formed in the microbial mat of springs Alla and Garga, and silicate minerals were formed in Uro and Seya.