Alpine Stream With Iron Oxide

Macro close up of flowing alpine stream with iron oxydising bacteria.

  • Image ID 53179947
  • Production Year 2020
  • Length 00:00:12
  • Production Company Summit Fever Media
  • Resolution
  • FormatMP4
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Synopsis

Iron oxide is a common mineral found in streams and other bodies of water. It is a result of the natural oxidation of iron in rocks and sediments. Iron oxide can give water a reddish-brown "rusty" colour.


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Summit Fever Media