Have you ever seen a river with a color so vibrant it looks almost unreal?
I came across exactly this kind of miracle in the Swiss Linth Valley near Linthal.
The Linth River originates from the glaciers of the majestic Alps and flows north into the picturesque Walen Lake. What makes it truly unforgettable is its incredible glowing turquoise and emerald shade.
You might wonder where this magical color comes from. The secret lies in the power of ice. As the monumental alpine glaciers slowly move they crush the bedrock into a microscopic dust known as rock flour and limestone particles.
When sunlight hits these tiny minerals suspended in the water a special physics phenomenon called light scattering occurs. The particles absorb the red tones and reflect the brilliant blue and green light straight to our eyes.
There is no filter and no trick. This is the physics of pure undisturbed nature. When you visit Switzerland you simply must see this river.
Linthal, Glarus, Switzerland
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