As soon as the oxygen-poor ferruginous seepage water reaches the surface and absorbs oxygen from the air, the dissolved iron will oxidise into insoluble iron oxides which will flocculate and precipitate. As a result, the water around the seepage point will have a strong rust colour.
Being outside in nature is a great pleasure for me. Canoeing in Scandinavia, camping in Spain, a trip around Iceland, to the mountains in Slovenia or just a walk on the beautiful Veluwe are things I do with great pleasure. My cameras are my faithful travelling companions.
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