an hour agoThe unusual - colored lake, science has no explanation
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)The first writings for pink lake on Middale Island in Australia date from 1802, when British hydrography Matthew Flanders arrived on the island on his way to Sydney. During the 19th century, Middle Island was also visited by sealers and whales. A group of scientists in 1950 searched for reasons why Lake Hiler has [...]
The first writings for pink lake on Middale Island in Australia date from 1802, when British hydrography Matthew Flanders arrived on the island on his way to Sydney.
During the 19th century, Middle Island was also visited by sealers and whales.
A group of scientists in 1950 sought out the causes of Lake Hiler's unique pink color.
The lake's water samples do not contain traces of algae, which give color to water, transmits Kosovas.
However, it is estimated that the lake's pink color is the result of the high amount of salt and the presence of the pink halobacter bacteria.
Unlike other color - changing lakes in harmony with temperatures, Lake Hiler has the same color throughout the year.
The lake is a tourist attraction, but not a bath, since the island is used only for research purposes.
