There are many mysteries and mysteries in the world. Despite the fact that science is developing at a super-fast pace, and Mars and deep space are already being studied, scientists on Earth still have no answers to many questions on Earth. Dead lakes are among such mysteries.
Natural Inkwell
In Algiers, Africa, there is a body of water filled with real ink. Yes, yes, not just lilac water, but with real ink, which is used to fill pens and write in notebooks. They are sold in their pure form without additional chemical processing in stores not only in Algeria, but also in other countries.
Ink Lake, or, as the natives call it, the "Devil's Eye" is completely lifeless. There are no plants, no fish, no crustaceans, no other living creatures, because the liquid that splashes in the shores of the lake is not water, but solid poisonous chemistry.
Scientists, studying this phenomenon, hypothesized that the reason for the unusual composition of the water are two rivers flowing into the Ink Lake. One carries with it a huge amount of iron s alts, the other is extremelyrich in organic matter. Mixing in the lake basin, they enter into a chemical interaction, as a result of which water turns into ink.
This hypothesis was strongly shaken by an experiment during which the water of these two rivers was mixed under laboratory conditions, and … nothing happened. The water didn't turn into ink. Now scientists have to find the possible catalyst that stimulates a chemical reaction in the lake, or another reason for the phenomenon.
There are other mysterious dead lakes in the world.
Asph alt pool
Near North Venezuela (South America) in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean is the island of Trinidad. In one of the volcanic craters of this island, there is an unusual lake filled with real asph alt. The depth of the reservoir is 90 m, and the area is 46 hectares.
150,000 tons of asph alt are mined from the lake every year. It is used for local construction needs, and is also exported to the UK, USA and other countries. Over the entire period of operation of the field, more than 5 million tons of asph alt have been produced. At the same time, the level of "water" fell by only 0.5 mm. This is due to the fact that from the depths of the volcano, portions of matter are constantly coming into this marvelous reservoir. Naturally, there is no flora and fauna either in the pool itself or in its vicinity.
What other dead lakes are known, read on.
Source of sulfuric acid
The island of Sicily (Italy) is famous for many sights, but the road to the Lake of Death for local residents and touristsclosed. This is a lifeless place. Trees and grass do not grow here, there are no living creatures in the lake, birds do not fly to its shores. And all because the water contains a lethal concentration of sulfuric acid, which comes here from underground sources.
Dead lakes have always been the object of fabrications and legends. It is said that the Sicilian mafia hid evidence of their crimes in the sulfur spring. This may be true, because if you throw a corpse into the Lake of Death, then in a couple of hours not even teeth will remain from it.
Natron - natural mummification
The amazing dead lakes are described above. The most interesting thing on Earth is probably Natron. It is located in Tanzania, Africa. The waters of this reservoir are colored purple, their chemical composition is simply unprecedented! A huge amount of hydrogen and high alkalinity lead to the fact that any living creature that dares to approach the water dies and becomes mummified. Mummies of swans and ducks float on the surface, the coast is dotted with petrified small animals … The plot for a horror movie.
"Empty" is the correct name
This dead lake in Russia is actually empty. It is located in Western Siberia, and there is no life in it at all, although all the reservoirs around are simply teeming with fish. Scientists took samples of water, soil, measured the level of radiation. All indicators are normal, however, any attempts to populate the Empty with fish end in failure. Carp, perch, pike - all die.
Plants along the banks and in the water are also notare growing. Activists planted trees on the coast several times, but they all rotted away. Scientists are not yet able to explain such a strange phenomenon, not even a single more or less plausible version has been put forward.
Cheybekkel - dead lake
Altai - a republic in the Ulagan region - is known for a lake 3 km long, 70 to 500 m wide, no more than 33 m deep. In the local dialect, it is called "Cheybekkel", which means "elongated". There are no fish in it, the water surface does not attract birds, animals bypass it. According to legend, the place is inhabited by evil spirits. In fact, everything is much simpler and sadder. It's just that the Aktash mercury deposit has been developed in this area for many years, which pollutes the waters of Cheybekkel.
Karachay
This body of water is located in the Urals. Back in the middle of the last century, everything was green here, the waters teemed with fish, dragonflies flew in the reeds. Later, however, liquid radioactive waste was dumped into the lake. Today, this absolutely lifeless place is considered the most polluted in the world. Just a few hours of staying on the shore is enough to be exposed to radiation of hundreds of roentgens, which entails inevitable death.
To improve the environmental situation, the state annually allocates hundreds of thousands of rubles, but the problem is extremely difficult to solve.
Described dead lakes of the world attract tourists from all over the world. Many people want to see for themselves that such phenomena really exist, to get closer to the mystery, to touch the mystery.
Living water is dead water
In Israel, there is the famous Dead Sea, which from a geographical point of view is also a lake. There are no fish here, because the waters are saturated with s alt, the concentration of which is constantly growing, although primitive crustaceans and bacteria are found.
The Dead Sea is known for its amazing properties. S alts and therapeutic mud are widely used in the fight against many diseases of the skin, joints, genitourinary and cardiovascular systems, bronchopulmonary inflammation. For its miraculous power, the water of the lake is called "living".
Unique Sol-Iletsk
This is a s alt lake in Russia - an analogue of the Dead Sea in Israel. It is located in the Orenburg region, and until recently, few people heard about it. However, scientists, having examined its water, came to the unequivocal conclusion that it has strong healing properties. Those who have taken baths here have seen a lasting improvement in their he alth.
Doctors recommend coming here in the summer to recuperate after a protracted illness, to restore the nervous system, to treat mental disorders. Sol-Iletsk mud is very good for healing wounds, various skin lesions, including psoriasis, atypical dermatitis.
The s alt lake in Russia - an analogue of the Dead Sea - has a developed infrastructure. Its beaches are equipped for a comfortable and safe holiday.
Other dead bodies of water with "living" water
S alty Elton is one of the largest mineral lakes in the world. Located in the Volgograd region.
Big Yarovoe is the pearl of the Altai Territory. Its waters are extremely rich in s alts. The complex chemical reactions taking place in the lake turn it into a real healing laboratory.
In Khakassia there is Lake Tus, the mud of which is known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. They relieve inflammation, increase the body's defenses.
In the Astrakhan region there is a s alt lake Baskunchak. Its waters have antispasmodic, analgesic and wound-healing properties.
S alt lakes: indications and contraindications
Arthritis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis, neuroses, insomnia, allergies, dermatitis, asthma, inflammation of the prostate gland, adnexitis, colds, tonsillitis, laryngitis, thrombophlebitis, apathy, depression - this is not a complete list of ailments that help cope with the mud and s alt of the dead lake (brine).
Doctors warn that these places should not be visited by patients with tuberculosis, hypertension, oncology, with any diseases in the acute stage. It is also advisable for pregnant and lactating women to postpone their trip to mineral waters.
