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Icicles formed on the roofs of houses in Pomorie turned out to be unexpectedly saturated red. Unusual phenomenon was recorded in Verkhne-Toyemsky, Leshukonsky and Pinezhsky districts Arkhangelsk region. Regional Office Specialists hydrometeorology and environmental protection find out the reason for which icicles turned red. Preliminary analysis showed that all stained samples have a slightly alkaline reaction Wednesday. “Also in color samples the content is slightly increased bicarbonates and ammonium ions, compared with samples, selected in the background plots. Conducted hydrobiological analysis showed the absence of microorganisms in all selected samples. During the study of samples under a microscope, residues were found plant fibers, as well as mineral particles, such as soot “, – The agency said in a statement. A week ago in Arkhangelsk fell pink snow. Its unusual color scared residents northern villages, said AiF – Arkhangelsk. Experts say that strange color precipitation may be due to chemical pollution in the atmosphere. Red icicles were seen in Arkhangelsk back in 2010. Then the experts said that snow painted due to rust on the eaves. In 2008, in five districts Arkhangelsk region had yellow snow. Forecasters accused of what happened is a Mediterranean cyclone that brought dust to Russia and sand, which painted rainfall in an unusual color. Stepan IVANOV
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