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_050712_ - Red Beach
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- Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION X-3,C-60Z
- Taken on 2005/07/12 10:59:14
- Exposure: 0.002s (1/500)
- Focal Length: 23.40mm
- F/Stop: f/4.800
- ISO Speed: ISO64
- Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
- No flash
Comments
e.m.r., on November 21, 2007, said:
Schönes Bild! (Hier in der Gegend war ich auch für 1 Tag, aber der Strand ist mir gar nicht aufgefallen - wohl was versäumt!) Grüße aus Wien, e.m.r.
guiseppe, on November 21, 2007, said:
Hallo aus Kärnten, e.m.r.! Freu mich, jemanden aus Wien hier zu treffen ; eigentlich am Monte Kaolino, wo ich Deinen Beitrag gelesen hab, aber hier steht "aus Wien".
Ist dieser Strand eine Granit- rosè- Gegend?
e.m.r., on November 22, 2007, said:
Grüße nach Kärnten! Was für Gestein das ist, keine Ahnung, aber ich kann ja mal danach suchen. Oder Swissmay weiß es vielleicht!
♫ Swissmay, on November 22, 2007, said:
Ich weiss es leider auch nicht, aber würde mich auch interessieren. Könnte schon sein, da es in der Gegend diesen Granit geben soll.
Mossip or anyone from Scotland, or some professional in geology, do you know, why this beach is red. Is there any granite rosé in this region?
Gruss, May
Albanaich, 8 days ago, said:
The beach (and other beaches in the area) are red because the sand is from the Devonian geological epoch.
The geological structure it comes from is known as 'the Old Red Sandstone' or ORS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devonian
The colour is caused by Iron Oxide, which is present because of the changes in the earths atomsphere due to the development of oxygen generating plants.
It's nothing to do with granite. . . .
♫ Swissmay, 8 days ago, said:
Albanaich, thank you very much for your very interesting information and for the link! I knew that sooner or later someone would know and tell. Thanks again and kind regards, May