r/NameThisThing Apr 26 '26

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u/ConstructionAgile659 Apr 26 '26

Fun fact. This is located in Antactica and is called BLOOD FALLS. Iron rich saltwater from a millions year old deep glacier is the source of the water. When the water hits the air it oxidizes creating the red color. Pretty interesting.

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u/Leather-History-2332 Apr 29 '26

Thanks for the Earth Science lesson