Waterfalls and seven coloured earth in Mauritius
Posted by Laurentiu - Filled under Mauritius, Eastern Africa
Situated in southwest Mauritius and surrounded by the most beautiful mountains of the island, the region of Chamarel is home to two natural wonders:
- The 83m (272ft) high Chamarel Waterfalls. They fall from the River St Denis in the Black River Mountains and plunge seaward to form the River du Cap. The site possesses a rare beauty. Wooden walkways from the roadway enable closer views of the waterfalls. 
- Seven coloured earth caused by volcanic erosion. Geologists are still intrigued by the rolling dunes of multi-coloured lunar-like landscape. The colours, red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow never erode in spite of torrential downpours and adverse climatic conditions. The phenomena has never been explained but it is believed the earths are composed of mineral rich volcanic ash.
More are awaiting to be discovered by you visiting these small islands in the Indian Ocean.
[Photo 1: Highest waterfall in Mauritius. Photo 2: Seven coloured earth in Chamarel, Mauritius.]
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