Mauritius 7 Colored Earth

From
Case Noyale village, a winding road leads you to one of our major
tourist attractions, Chamarel. The undulating lands are a
kaleidoscope of colors, ranging from green, purple, blue, red, yellow,
ochre and brown, which geologists believe to be the result of weathering
of volcanic rocks.
Oddly enough, the soils are not washed away despite torrential rains and
cyclones. A plausible explanation to this natural phenomenon reveals
that the soils may be rich in volcanic ash. |
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Samples
of the seven colored earths in test tubes are sold almost everywhere
over the island.
And on the way, do not miss the 100m-high Chamarel falls! To take
great pictures, do not hesitate to climb up to its viewing platform
surrounded by cacti, where you will also find the engraved names of
other lovers who have visited. |
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