01499 Red Soil

Posted: 2004-03-26

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The soil really is very red. Apparently, Australia is one of the oldest land masses on the planet, and it’s had plenty of time to rust, literally. The colour comes from oxidised iron.


The Red Centre  2003/10 - October 2003

 

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