The science behind Colombia's Caño Cristales rainbow river

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Colombia's Caño Cristales transforms into a rainbow river due to a rare aquatic plant, Rhyncholacis clavigera, producing vibrant pigments. This phenomenon occurs when sunlight, clear water, and ancient quartzite rocks align, allowing the plant to flourish between the rainy and dry seasons. Strict conservation measures protect the delicate ecosystem within the Serranía de la Macarena, a biodiverse protected landscape.


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