Diamonds (or other gems) seem unlikely, we are too far from volcanic lava
fields (diamonds and gems are formed in the Earth mantle and require hard
rocks).
Gold extraction is more likely (and the various holes around are probably
old artisanal gold mines in the deposits of the river).
The structur
@Blake: I meant the artificial, "technical"structure in the river, next to the island (about 60-70 meters long).
@Philippe: you are right, gold or diamonds could be an explanation
Many thanks
Henning
The structure with tubes at tip of the the islet of the river looks like some i
The structure with tubes at tip of the the islet of the river looks like
some installation to filter muds in water and extract gold.
2018-04-15 14:31 GMT+02:00 Blake Girardot HOT/OSM :
> Hi Henning,
>
> I am not clear on what the object is you are looking at?
>
> Do you mean the water pools and p
Hi Henning,
I am not clear on what the object is you are looking at?
Do you mean the water pools and pits along the south bank of that
river? If you mean those, if I had to guess, it looks like artisan
mining to me. One active area and a few small older pits. But that is
just my guess, I will be