As we traveled around the crater rim, we noticed pink streaks in the snow. This is caused by an algae (Chlorophyta) that not only has chlorophyll, but also reddish pigment. It is rumored that consuming this "watermelon snow" will make you sick. My thought is, "Don't consume ANY color of snow - especially pink or yellow!"
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Pink Snow?
As we traveled around the crater rim, we noticed pink streaks in the snow. This is caused by an algae (Chlorophyta) that not only has chlorophyll, but also reddish pigment. It is rumored that consuming this "watermelon snow" will make you sick. My thought is, "Don't consume ANY color of snow - especially pink or yellow!"
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