The Rainbow Mountains Of China Are Earth's Paint Canvas The rainbow mountains of China within the Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park are a marvel of the world. These famous Chinese mountains are known for their exotic colours that mimic a rainbow painted on top of rolling mountains. This is just one example of how geology has attracted our attention and raises the question: What makes rainbow mountains so colourful? Here I will discuss the diagenetic and mineralogical processes that make up red, green, yellow, and blue. Zhangye Danxia National Park is located in Gansu province in northwestern China, covering 200…
