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Confluence of Cement Creek and the Animas River in Colorado

Detailed Description

Although the visual picture of mixing zones at stream confluences appears straightforward, such as this one at the confluence of Cement Creek and the Animas River in Colorado, the chemical reactions that occur make them extremely complex from a water-quality perspective.

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Public Domain.

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