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Mauritius is a small island formed from volcanic lava, so its terrain is varied and its soil unique, creating many beautiful natural wonders. On a small hill in the southwestern part of the island, there is a large expanse of wavy, multicolored earth known as Chamarel Colored Earth.

The Seven-Colored Soil was first discovered by a French sugarcane farmer in the past. At that time, the surrounding area was covered with sugarcane fields, yet this particular piece of land remained barren. After research and analysis by geologists, this stunning multicolored earth was finally revealed to the world. The reason for the soil’s vibrant hues lies in ancient volcanic lava mixed with sand, forming minerals such as iron, sulfur, and crystals... which oxidize and change color. The wavy patterns are due to erosion, and when sunlight hits the undulating hill from different angles, it reflects a dazzling contrast of vivid colors.

 

 

Hokkaido Ultra-Wide-Angle Colorful Flower Fields: Shikisai-no-Oka (Seasonal Color Hills)