Open pit mine

USA / New Mexico / Folsom / Twin Mountain Road

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This is actually an open pit mine located on Twin Mountain. The mine occupies the site of an extinct volcano and the sunlight, when at the right angle,reflects this bright red color of it's long dead core or (pipe), back at the satellite.
www.newmexico.org/explore/scenic_byways/dry_cimarron.ph... 6th paragraph down.

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Coordinates: 36°49'4"N 103°53'7"W

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Jabir99Jabir99

Shouldn't it be titled BUSH FIRE? (If that is what it is)

17 years ago | reply | hide comment
kencummingskencummings

Likely they are mining colored volcanic rock for gravel

14 years ago | reply | hide comment

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