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fromFuturism
4 days ago

There's a Perfectly Reasonable Explanation for Antarctica's Waterfall of Blood

Blood Falls in Antarctica results from iron-rich briny water from a subglacial lake being expelled by glacier pressure, with iron packaged in nanospheres by ancient bacteria.
fromTravel + Leisure
7 months ago

This Enigmatic Natural Phenomenon Creates a Blood-red Waterfall-What to Know

Blood Falls pours crimson from the Taylor Glacier, leaving a striking red streak on the snow as it flows into Lake Bonney, creating a haunting visual.
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