Is Blood Falls (Taylor Glacier) happening right now?
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Blood Falls is a perennial outflow of iron-rich, hypersaline subglacial brine that emerges at the terminus of Taylor Glacier in the McMurdo Dry Valleys.
The oxidized iron gives the water its distinctive deep red color.
The discharge is of high scientific interest because it originates from an isolated subglacial ecosystem.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Blood Falls Terminus, Taylor Glacier |
| Aerial Observation / Flyover Viewpoint, Taylor Glacier |
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