Why the Eiffel Tower is Rusting to Death?

The Eiffel Tower is rusting because it’s getting old and tired from being outside all day, every day.

Imagine you leave your favorite toy outside in the rain for a long time, eventually, it gets wet, and if it's made of metal, it might start to look a little sad. That’s what’s happening to the Eiffel Tower!

Rust is like when iron or steel turns into a reddish-brown color because it’s reacting with water and air. It’s kind of like when you leave a spoon in the sink, and after a while, it gets all brown and crumbly, that's rust too!

The Eiffel Tower is made mostly of steel, which is a strong type of iron. Every day, rain and wind hit the tower, making it wet and tired. Over time, this makes the steel start to turn red and flaky, like when your favorite toy gets all sad after being left outside.

To help keep it from getting too rusty, people paint it every few years, kind of like giving it a new coat of shiny clothes!