Seven Coloured Earths

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The Seven Coloured Earths in Chamarel, Mauritius, is a fascinating natural phenomenon featuring sand dunes with layers of different vibrant colors. This geological wonder is renowned for its striking hues of red, brown, violet, blue, green, and yellow, which create a mesmerizing, almost surreal landscape. The unique coloration is believed to result from the weathering of volcanic rocks, particularly basalt, which decompose into clays rich in iron and aluminum oxides. Despite heavy rains in the region, the sands do not erode, and the colors remain distinctly separated, adding to the site's allure.

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