The event caused various speculations on social networks, both biblical and scientific.
He Nile riverin Egypt, appeared dyed red in the last hours and the images spread quickly. The disconcerting fact generated various speculations on social networks and triggered biblical theories like the plagues that plagued the region and the water that turned into blood. However, experts explained that it is due to a natural phenomenon.
According to the sacred text, in Exodus, chapter 7 verse 21, Moses struck the Nile River with his staff and its waters turned to blood. giving rise to the first plague of egypt.
“In addition, the fish in the river died; and the river became corrupt, so much so that the Egyptians could not drink of it; and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt,” the verse reads.
Why the Nile River turned red, according to scientists
According to the experts, The event could have been generated due to the red algae bloomthat caused the waters to be dyed of that color.
This type of organisms contains toxins and accumulates in shellfish and can poison animals that consume them. In turn, they produce vapors that, if spread into the air, cause respiratory problems.
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