River Hayle, Cornwall, UK (IMAGE)

University of Exeter

River Hayle, Cornwall, UK

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The River Hayle in Cornwall, UK, is known as a 'metal river' as it contains significantly elevated levels of metal contaminants.

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Josie Paris

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