Colored rocks of Lake McDonald
Glacier National Park, Montana
The rocks' colors are determined by the amount of iron in them:
Red and maroon rocks: Have more iron and were formed in shallower waters where the iron oxidized
Blue and green rocks: Have less iron and were formed in deeper waters where they weren't exposed to as much oxygen
Has anyone been here? I haven't yet, but it's on my list.
The rocks' colors are determined by the amount of iron in them:
Red and maroon rocks: Have more iron and were formed in shallower waters where the iron oxidized
Blue and green rocks: Have less iron and were formed in deeper waters where they weren't exposed to as much oxygen
Has anyone been here? I haven't yet, but it's on my list.