In fact this is Río Tinto, a river in Andalusia, Spain which has been heavily stained by red iron and heavy metals. What do you think this could be? Is it lava flowing away from a volcano? Come up with suggestions as a class!In fact this is Río Tinto, a river in Andalusia, Spain which has been heavily stained by red iron and heavy metals. Read the story
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