What caused all of the James River rocks to turn white?

The recent warm weather in Richmond has tempted many people to come out to the James River in anticipation of spring. Whether you put in for a paddle, went for a walk, went biking or running along Riverside Drive or driving across the Boulevard Bridge,…

The recent warm weather in Richmond has tempted many people to come out to the James River in anticipation of spring. Whether you put in for a paddle, went for a walk, went biking or running along Riverside Drive or driving across the Boulevard Bridge, you may have noticed all of the white granite boulders in the river. What caused all of the rocks to turn white? Why do the rocks have rings around them? Continue reading

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