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The Mystery Behind Antarctica's "Blood Falls" May Finally Be Solved

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Antarctica's Blood Falls spurts out red water (Credit: National Science Foundation/ Peter Rejcek,/ Public Domain/ Wikimedia Commons)

There are thousands of stunning waterfalls worldwide. However, none are as unique as Antarctica's Blood Falls. The aptly-named waterfall, which flows from the tip of the Taylor Glacier, spurts out bright red water. The existence of this five-story-tall waterfall has been known for over a century. But the reason behind its crimson waters has remained a mystery. Now, a team led by W. Berry Lyons of The Ohio State University may have finally found the answer.