The strangest lakes. Unusual lakes on earth. Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Many times photographs of unusual ones were published on chips. extraordinarily beautiful and other unique lakes in the world. But apparently they have no number.
And if some of them are known for their beauty, others - healing properties, others - by size, that is, those that have become popular due to the unusual nature of their nature or even its strangeness. There are bubbling lakes, there are lakes that disappear and appear again, there are even asphalt and spotted lakes.

In the USA, in Yellowstone National Park, there is a famous source - Lake of Morning Glory. This small hot lake has a depth of about 2200 meters, in addition, it changes its color from dark purple to pale turquoise, and sometimes turns green. The behavior of the lake is also constantly changing - sometimes it is calm, sometimes it boils or even explodes like a geyser. Typically, such explosions occur after seismic activity in the vicinity of the lake. The temperature of the lake is favorable for the growth of various bacteria. Unfortunately, numerous tourists have the habit of throwing coins into the lake, which clogged the source heating the lake and the temperature of the lake dropped to 100 degrees in depth and about 50-65 degrees on its surface. However, the water in the lake remains very clean and clear.

2. Kliluk Lake (Spotted Lake) in Canada

Kliluk Lake (the famous Spotted Lake) is located in Canada, near the city of Osoyoos. Due to the fact that Kliluk contains the largest amount (in comparison with other lakes) of minerals, summer evaporation of water on it leads to the formation of bizarre islands. Depending on the mineral composition and time of year, these spots are painted in different colors. The minerals harden so much that you can walk on them. In addition, the waters of Lake Kliluk have a pronounced therapeutic effect, which is why Canadian Indians consider this lake sacred and protect it in every possible way. The lake and the land around it officially belong to the indigenous people, so it is almost impossible to get to the lake due to the erected fence. However, the picturesque view of the lake can be enjoyed from the highway located next to it, which is taken advantage of by numerous tourists who have heard about the history of the lake and the legends surrounding it.

3. Asphalt Lake in Trinidad

Trinidad island located in the seas Caribbean, became popular thanks to the Peach Lake located on it (the famous Asphalt Lake). The lake is in a crater mud volcano and is a natural source of asphalt, so you won’t be able to swim in the lake. The asphalt lake was formed after the Caribbean continental plate fractured. Oil rose to the surface of the earth along a fault line. The oil that rises through the crater of the volcano, under the influence of the evaporation of volatile substances, turns into asphalt, whose properties are not inferior to asphalt obtained by production. New asphalt still appears on the surface of the lake to this day. Asphalt development is also underway here; about 150 thousand tons of asphalt are produced per year, which is mainly exported to the USA, China and England for use in construction.

4. Jellyfish Lake in Palau

Jellyfish Lake, located in the Palau archipelago, has no analogues in the world. Despite the fact that this is a rather small enclosed lake, it is home to about 25 million jellyfish - Mastigias. Jellyfish gather together in the middle of the lake, forming an almost continuous wall. But as soon as a person approaches this wall, the jellyfish part to allow guests into their amazing kingdom. It is completely safe for humans to be among jellyfish, since in the process of evolution jellyfish have lost their stinging cells and do not sting. However, you won’t be able to scuba dive in the lake either, since at a depth of more than ten meters, the water becomes toxic. Palau currently has three lakes inhabited by Mastigias jellyfish. And although all the lakes are separated from each other, the evolution of jellyfish in them is exactly the same, which is interesting for biologists.

5. Kelimutu Lakes on Flores Island in Indonesia

On the island of Flores there are famous lakes Kelimutu. Not only do the lakes have different colors, but they also change color. For example, black lake may turn red, then turquoise, then green. The color of lakes depends on the predominant minerals dissolved in their waters. The local Lio tribes have a legend about the islands, according to which the souls of the dead live in the lakes. So, the souls of old people are in the red lake, the souls of the young dead are in the green, and the souls of children are in the white. According to another version of the same legend, the souls of murderers and sinners live in the red lake, the righteous and old people live in turquoise, and young people live in green.

6. Loch Ness in Scotland

Scotland is home to one of the most mysterious lakes - Loch Ness. Since almost every castle in this country has its own ghosts, and many other places are shrouded in legends and myths, this lake has gained worldwide fame thanks to the Loch Ness Monster. Tourists come to the shores of the lake not only to enjoy the beauty of the lake and breathe fresh air, but also with the hope of seeing the famous monster. Therefore, there are dozens of different routes - cycling, walking, driving. All these routes pass through places where the mythical Nessie was once seen. Although no one has yet been able to examine the monster, perhaps due to the high peat content in the waters of the lake.

7. Lake Gippsland in Australia

The Gippsland Lakes, popular among tourists, are located in Australia. Here is the Kroajingolong National Park with giant eucalyptus trees, white sandy beaches. However, in 2011, a phenomenon was captured on one of the lakes that made it especially popular. The tourist group, vacationing on the lakes not for the first time, noticed that the waters of the lake glowed with blue neon light. There are very few examples of natural bioluminescence in the world and it mainly occurs on ocean depths where sunlight does not penetrate. In this case, the cause of the glow was a rare type of algae that had grown in the lake over several years. Noctiluca scintillans (Nightlights) are not visible to the human eye, but the light emanating from them is.

Several gray bull sharks were recently discovered in a golf course lake in Australia. How did she end up there? Very simply, as a result of the flood, the lake connected with a nearby river and when the water level stabilized, the sharks were trapped in the lake. There are warning signs around the lake to warn golfers not to try to retrieve balls that have fallen into the lake.


Jellyfish Lake is a slightly salted reservoir separated from the ocean by a 200-meter stretch of land. The maximum depth of the lake is 50 meters. It was formed approximately 12 thousand years ago.

Because of their isolation from the ocean and minimal predators, the Golden and Moon jellyfish that live in the lake thrive and reproduce at an astonishing rate. Jellyfish migrate in giant flocks from one side of the lake to the other and back every day. Another feature of these jellyfish is that their tentacles have lost their stinging cells; therefore, their bites are not harmful to humans. Because of this, Jellyfish Lake is very popular among diving enthusiasts.

Rezia


The artificial lake Resia is located in South Tyrol, in the province of Bolzano in northern Italy. The lake was formed as a result of the creation of a reservoir in the 1950s and is located on the site where the village of Curon Venosta was once located. The only reminder of the existing village is the church tower that rises above the surface of the water. In winter, when the lake freezes, people can even approach the tower.

Upper


The lake is located in North America on the Canada-US border. Is the largest in area fresh lake in the world. On it, in a certain period of time, they rise enough big waves, suitable for surfing. But this time falls in winter, when the water temperature in the lake ranges from 0 to 5 degrees Celsius. However, the time of year and temperature do not frighten surfers.


This strange lake is located in the Morne-Trois-Piton National Park on Caribbean island Dominica. Surprisingly, the water in the lake is in a state of constant boiling. Water temperatures measured around the edges of the lake range from 82–92°C (180–197°F). One can only guess what the temperature is in the center, where the lake is actively boiling. Since the boiling of the lake is caused volcanic activity, it is extremely unstable.

Pichola


In the middle of Lake Pichola in the city of Udaipur in India, on a rocky foundation is the Lake Palace, which has served since 1746 summer residence for Maharaj Jag Niwas and is now a hotel. Has a total area of ​​16,000 sq. m. and has 83 rooms. Interesting fact that the "Royal Butlers" working at the hotel are descendants of the palace servants.

Baikal


Lake Baikal is located in Eastern Siberia and is considered the deepest lake in the world. In photographs taken by satellites in the spring, when the ice of the lake begins to melt, geometrically regular circles were discovered in different areas of Lake Baikal. These mysterious dark rings mostly large in size, the largest of which reach approximately 3.2 km. in diameter. According to scientists, these rings appear due to the rise of deep waters and an increase in the temperature of the surface layer of water in the central part of the circular structure.

Crater


Crater Lake is located in the US state of Oregon. It is considered the main attraction of the national park called Crater Lake. The maximum depth of the lake is 594 meters, and the average is 350 meters, which is the most deep lake in USA. It partially fills the caldera of the destroyed Mazama volcano. Crater Lake is also famous for a huge log called the “Old Man of the Lake” that has been floating there for about 100 years in an upright position.


Another strange lake that is mineral. Is in national reserve Eduardo Avaroa in Bolivia, near the border with Chile. The peculiarity of this lake is the red-brown color of the water, reminiscent of a Martian landscape. The phenomenon is due to sedimentary rocks, as well as the pigmentation of some algae growing there. Also in the middle of the lake you can see small white islands consisting of borax.

Another feature is that the lagoon area is home to a huge number of James flamingos.

Peach Lake (bitumen lake)


Peach Lake consists of the purest liquid asphalt. It is the world's largest deposit of natural asphalt, estimated at more than 6 million tons, tens of thousands of which are mined every year. Peach Lake is a self-renewing source of natural asphalt, which will not be exhausted any time soon (at the current level of production, another 400 years). Located in the southwest of the island of Trinidad. The lake is about 80 meters deep with total area approximately 40 hectares.

Most people take the beauty of our world for granted, simply forgetting about it in the whirlpool of everyday life. And, sad as it may be, humanity has made a lot of efforts to speed up the process of destroying the natural beauty of the world around us. Outdoor recreation is an excellent way to restore strength and energy. Clean air and cool water can work wonders. Today we bring to your attention a collection of 12 of the most unusual and mysterious lakes, which will surely give you a lot of new impressions:

12. Kliluk (British Columbia, Canada)

This lake, located in British Columbia, is decorated with multi-colored spots that are clearly visible from afar. Studies have shown that the lake waters contain high level minerals such as magnesium, calcium and sodium sulfate. These substances provoke the appearance of peculiar spots in the summer months. This feature of the lake has made local residents consider this body of water sacred since ancient times.

11. Lake Vostok (Antarctica)


The peculiarity of Lake Vostok, located in East Antarctica, is that it is one of the largest subglacial lakes in the world. It once came to the surface, but as a result of global warming it was buried under ice. Research has shown that the lake may have its own ecosystem, which holds many surprises considering the fact that it has been isolated for millennia.

10. Taal Lake (Batangas, Philippines)


Taal looks impressive from a bird's eye view. What's even more amazing is that it is a natural lake. At its center is a volcanic island. What’s even more amazing is that there is also a lake in the center of this island! The volcano island itself is classified as active, although only one minor eruption has been recorded here over the past decade.

9. Lake Groom (Nevada, USA)


Area 51 in Nevada has always been a source of various rumors and gossip due to its closeness to the public. It is for this reason that Lake Groom, located to the north of it, is considered one of the objects where strange and mysterious things happen. This is a salt marsh whose flat surface is ideal for use as a military runway.

8. Lake Hillier (Esperance, Western Australia)


A lake of such a strange pink color in itself raises suspicions about what is hidden in its waters. In fact, everything is quite simple: the lake itself is located among a eucalyptus grove, and a special pinkish tint is given to it by a dye produced by bacteria living in its depths. Eucalyptus trees, in turn, create the necessary contrast.

7. Plitvice Lakes (Croatia)


Plitvice Lakes in Croatia are widely known throughout the world. Limestone rocks contributed to the formation of the most intricate caves and waterfalls. They are the ones that attract millions of visitors to this national park every year.

6. Peyto Lake (Alberta, Canada)


The Canadian Rockies are one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. One of amazing places The main attractions are Peyto Lake. It is most beautiful in summer period when the glacier caps melt, giving its waters an amazing hue.

5. Five Flower Lake (north of Sichuan, China)


This lake got its name due to its special properties. Locals They consider the lake enchanted. Algae, fallen tree trunks and travertine give it a rich range of shades.

4. Lake Abraham (Alberta, Canada)

It's hard to believe that a person is capable of creating a reservoir of such beauty. Abraham Lake was founded on the upper reaches of the North Saskatchewan River in the lower part of Canada. Rocky Mountains. It looks so majestic that it fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape. What makes it unique are the frozen ice bubbles located under its surface.

3. Lake Baikal (Siberia, Russia)


The lake is the largest freshwater body of water in the world. According to some estimates, this lake is more than 25 million years old. Thanks to such a long period of time, today this lake is home to the most amazing forms of life.

2. Crater Lake (Oregon, USA)


This lake is the main tourist attraction in national park Crater Lake in Oregon. This is the deepest and one of the most beautiful lakes in USA. Thanks to almost complete natural isolation, this lake is one of the cleanest bodies of water.

1. Lakes in the Badan-Jaran desert (China and Mongolia)


An oasis in the desert is always particularly spectacular. The Badan-Jaran Desert covers the territories of Mongolia and China and is famous for the presence of more than 140 lakes. These lakes are located among sand dunes and appeared thanks to a network of underground sources.



On our planet it’s hard to even imagine that it wouldn’t exist huge amount reservoirs that exist now. Among the lakes, some are very beautiful, some are romantic or scary, and some are simply unusual. They have a strange color of water, amazing nature around or even strange behavior like disappearing...

The most unusual lakes in the world

It’s hard to even imagine on our planet that there wouldn’t be the huge number of bodies of water that exist now. Among the lakes, some are very beautiful, some are romantic or scary, and some are simply unusual. They have a strange color of water, amazing nature around them, or even strange behavior like disappearing strictly in mid-March.

Morning Glory Lake, Yellowstone National Park, USA

This one is small hot spring no more than two kilometers long. He has a very capricious character and amazing behavior. Very often the source changes its color from purple, inky to a shade of light turquoise. In addition to this, it behaves completely inconsistently: sometimes the surface is calm, and sometimes it begins to seethe and worry. Initially, the water temperature was quite high, but coins thrown from below by tourists, which clogged the source from below, “helped” reduce the temperature level. It’s good that at least the water remained clear and clean.

Kliluk Lake (Spotted Lake) in Canada

Spotted Lake is literally a solution of mineral salts and substances. If the water evaporates, bizarre islands appear on the surface of the lake. Moreover, depending on the time of year they have different colors. The water of the lake is healing, which is why Canadian Indians revere the lake as sacred. True, you won’t be able to swim in it - there is a fence around it, and it has officially been transferred to the ownership of local residents.

Empty lake in Russia

– a place where miracles live that even scientists cannot explain. The empty lake is so named because there is no living creature either in it or near it. Although rivers from fish lakes flow into it. Repeated attempts to populate the reservoir led to nothing. Chemists also determined the water to be suitable even for drinking. In such cases, you can definitely believe in the mysticism and negative energy of the place.

Asphalt Lake, Trinidad

Peach Lake is a natural source of asphalt; it is located in the crater of a mud volcano, and of course you can’t swim there. It was formed from oil reserves that reached the surface after the fracture of the Caribbean continental plate. In the sun, oil turns into such high-quality asphalt that even today roads can be laid with it. The development of the deposit is also underway - approximately 150 thousand tons are mined. I wonder, what about the roads in the city itself, if most of the production is exported?

Acid lake in Sicily

The most poisonous lake, in the waters of which there is a very high percentage of sulfuric acid. How does it get there, scaring away all living things, even birds that disdain to fly over the water? A 1999 study showed that acid enters the water from two underground sources. The reservoir has a very sad history: for a long time the mafia used the waters as a large cemetery for their victims. An hour after the dive, not a trace of the living organism will remain.

Ink Lake in Algeria

The city of Sidi Bel Abbes is famous for its incredibly beautiful water “neighbor”. The lake is amazing because its waters actually provide ink suitable for writing. It turns out that it’s all about two rivers that bring iron and other organic compounds from peat bogs to the lakes. Buying such ink is considered an honor not only in Algeria.

Jellyfish lake in Palau

25 million Mastigias jellyfish – is it a joke? And this quantity chose one small lake. Their main meetings take place in the center of the lake, preventing them from breaking through inside the circle. But if a person approaches, they will gladly let him into their kingdom. True, it is impossible to go deeper than 10 meters - the water there is already toxic. All jellyfish are observed with pleasure by biologists.

Kelimutu Lakes on Flores Island, Indonesia

These rainbow lakes are constantly changing color. Today the reservoir will be black, and in a couple of days it will flaunt a blue robe of water. The explanation is simple: a large amount of minerals helps change the color of water. They say that the color of the lake depends on which souls of the dead settle there: at least that’s what the locals believe.

Nature on planet Earth is truly unique. A colossal number of places scattered around the world are stunning in their beauty. There are thousands of magical lakes in the world, with their own legends, intricate shapes, and fascinating external features. Lakes are a diverse palette of the planet, creating, together with the surrounding nature, unheard of beauty. The rarity and incredible beauty of such places attracts crowds of tourists.

Unusual lakes become business cards and the sights of the countries in which they are located. For tourism lovers, we offer the top 5 most unusual lakes in the world.

Yellowstone National Park is home to the familiar Morning Glory Lake. The special shape of the hot lake resembles a horn or a pipe, its depth is about 2.5 meters. It can change its color range from dark purple to light turquoise. The color change depends on climatic conditions and organisms growing in water. The behavior of this lake is also extremely unpredictable: sometimes it can be found in a seething state, sometimes in a calm state.

The average water temperature is about 55–65 degrees on the surface, which forms an excellent breeding ground for all kinds of microorganisms. It impresses with its colorful palette and capricious character.


The unremarkable lake, at first glance, is located in Altai. If you look closely into the water, you cannot see a single plant or fish. The unusualness of this freshwater lake is that the bottom is completely empty. Not a single living creature survives in it. After a series of chemical analyses, scientists were unable to find an explanation. The analyzes were similar to the results of studies of ordinary lakes, which have their own ecosystem. Attempts were made to introduce a school of fish and plants into the lake. But all living things died in less than a week. Magic, and that's all!

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Another unique lake located on the border of three countries: Chile, Bolivia and Argentina. Red Lagoon has large area approximately 60 sq. meters, but a very small depth of up to 40 cm. It received this name because of the color of the water. The waters of this lake are the color of blood. The rich red-burgundy shades are explained by the presence of mineral rocks and several types of algae, which in the process of life produce a blood-red pigment. The color of the red lagoon, depending on climatic conditions, can transform from rich red to purple. About 200 migratory birds find refuge on the lake; most often you can come across the rarest species of flamingo. A very mesmerizing sight!


This body of water is one of the most amazing places on Earth. The lake is up to 50 meters deep and has an area of ​​58 square meters. meters. It is home to several million jellyfish of two species: moon and golden. Jellyfish sizes range from palm-sized to gigantic. This phenomenon attracts crowds of tourists. But the lake is fraught with some dangers for young divers. The fact is that the upper part of the lake, up to 15 meters, is not dangerous for tourists, but at lower depths the water already contains a high concentration of ammonia and phosphates. Being in such water is dangerous for serious poisoning by chemicals through the skin. At a depth below 20 meters, only bacteria live. Jellyfish in this lake are the only species that have lost the ability to sting due to lack of danger.

 

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