In the depths of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, Colorado River is flowing fine. Many people are fused to it in boats, but among the beautiful nature, there is something that really surprising that no one expects to see – a huge pumpkin! this miracle is at 342 km. Have a look…
1. Pool extends from the slope of the canyon and hangs over the river, and its in unusual formation of Pumpkin Spring, or the Pumpkin Creek. Image Credit Flickr User Al_hikesAZ
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4. Pumpkin Creek – it’s travertine, lime carbonate sediment sources. As you may have noticed in the deposition it took eccentric forms and often looks as if its a vegetable. From the vessel, there caustic liquid which enters into the river, but its a question that whats inside?
5. I must say that the water in the warm pumpkin looks good, but can not be called safe. It is peppered with high levels of arsenic, copper, zinc and lead. Many can not resist the temptation to jump in. Drinking this water is strictly prohibited.
6. This is probably the most dangerous water in the Grand Canyon. Recent studies of water in Pumpkin Creek identified – 1 liter of water is 1100 milligrams of arsenic!
7. Arsenic poisoning is not pleasant. It all starts with a headache, disorientation, upset stomach and drowsiness. If you do not immediately see a doctor, then start vomiting, hematuria, cramping, hair loss, abdominal pain, leading to coma and then death. Of course, a quick dive into the water stream will not cause any danger to life. But Precautions are better then cure.
8. Image Credit Flickr User Dylan c
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