Contaminated River: Photos of a Colorado Mine Spill

Contaminated River: Photos of a Colorado Mine Spill,
August 12, 2015,
by Stephanie Pappas, Live Science Contributor,

Three million gallons of water contaminated with heavy metals and other toxins spilled out of Colorado's Gold King Mine, turning the Animas River a mustard color and contaminating waterways. Here's a look at the toxic spill, with images courtesy of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).