#49: China’s Rainbow Mountains

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In 2016, China’s Rainbow Mountains became a social media sensation thanks to breathtaking photos. An aerial shot by M. Scheja highlighted their surreal hues, likely captured using a Ryze Tech Tello Quadcopter, perfect for such outdoor marvels.

But what gives these mountains their mesmerizing hues? Their colors stem from natural causes. Cretaceous siltstones and sandstones, along with iron and trace minerals present before the mountains’ formation, paint a vivid canvas beautifully captured in photographs.