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Laguna Miluni, contaminated with mine effluent and with a low level due to drought
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Laguna Miluni, contaminated with mine effluent and with a low level due to drought
Laguna Miluni, contaminated with mine effluent and with a low level due to drought. This reservoir is fed by glacial meltwater from the Andean peak, Huayna Potosi, Bolivian Andes. October 2015
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Altiplano Altitude Bolivia Climate Change Colourful Drought Global Warming Grass Grassland High La Paz Mountain Mountain Range Orange Pink Pollution Purple South America Contaminated Cordillera Real Discoloured El Alto Glacial Retreat Huayna Potosi Polluted Reservoir Water Supply
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Nature's Technicolor Nightmare - Laguna Miluni, a Kaleidoscope of Contamination and Drought
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. In this print by Ashley Cooper, we are transported to the hauntingly beautiful yet troubled landscape of Laguna Miluni in Bolivia. This once pristine reservoir, nestled amidst the majestic Bolivian Andes and fed by glacial meltwater from Huayna Potosi peak, now bears witness to the devastating effects of climate change. As our eyes wander across the image, we are greeted with a mesmerizing array of colors that seem almost otherworldly. The water's surface is marred with discolored hues ranging from fiery reds and oranges to delicate pinks and purples - an eerie testament to the mine effluent that contaminates its very essence. But it is not just pollution that plagues this enchanted place; drought has also taken its toll. The water level stands alarmingly low, leaving behind vast stretches of grassland where vibrant green once thrived. It serves as a stark reminder of how fragile our ecosystems truly are when faced with the relentless forces of nature. Yet amidst this environmental turmoil lies an undeniable beauty - a paradoxical blend of devastation and resilience. Cooper's lens captures both elements flawlessly, inviting us to reflect on our own role in safeguarding these precious natural wonders before they fade away like distant memories. So let us heed Mother Nature's call for action as we gaze upon this vivid snapshot - a poignant reminder that even in darkness there can
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