Spain’s Rio Tinto river offers scientists Mars-like conditions
By France24
25 March 2024 |
8:25 am
In this edition we discover Spain's Rio Tinto, or Red River, in Andalusia. The waterway's unique purple and burgundy tints, as well as sometimes yellow or blue colours, are due to the significant quantities of iron in the river.
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