Researchers have finally explained the century-long puzzle surrounding the Blood Falls in Antarctica, where crimson water spills from the Taylor Glacier. It turns out the liquid is not blood; rather, it is salty, iron-heavy brine that has been locked under the ice. When this water contacts oxygen, it undergoes oxidation, resulting in its distinct reddish-brown hue. Because of its intense salinity, the water's freezing point is reduced, which keeps it in a liquid state even within one of the planet's coldest environments.

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