Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto – is an unusual color of the river that flows through the territory of Spain. It originates in the Andalusian Mountains. The waters of the river have long been famous for their acidity, which equals pH = 1.7-2.5. Many years ago, it was here that fossil substances such as copper, gold, and also silver were mined. As a result, various careers formed at the mining site, and the water in the river acquired a richly red hue of flowering, absorbing acids and metals.
In the Rio Tinto River, mining lasted for as long as 5,000 years, which entailed its pollution, as well as turning it into a dangerous place. The largest number of minerals became famous in 1930, after which there was a decline in production. In 1986, the extraction of copper, and later gold with silver, ceased here. Of course, the most enormous careers have left their mark and still continue to infect the waters of the Rio Tinto River with metals.
Aerobic bacteria, which are actively developing in the Rio Tinto River, aroused particular interest among researchers. As scientists say, it is these substances that serve as a focus of acidity. Bacteria feed on mineral waters that are located on the surface of the river near the rocks, and also rise from the mines.
According to many scientists, this is the composition that rivers on other planets can have. In repeated water studies, the mineral of the fury was found, the analogue of which was found on the surface of Mars. This fact gave the right to declare that life is present on Mars. True, this statement was appealed.
Today, this « rusty » Rio Tinto river, whose name translates as « red river », is a completely lifeless stream of brown water, which brings death to all living organisms. It is dangerous for the human body. In her waters, swimming is strictly prohibited; not a single fish is found in her.
But still, although this river is completely unsuitable for life, it has become very famous among various scientists and testers. The local area is a suitable testing ground for the latest space technology.
