Lake Natron

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Lake Natron

Lake Natron

“Tanzanias' Petrifying Lake where the flamingos gather”

Lake Natron

Tanzania

Nature & Scenic Spots, Nature & Scenic Spots, Nature & Scenic SpotsStrong alkaline salt lake in northern Tanzania. In this strongly alkaline salt lake, the water evaporates when the dry season is reached. Along with this increase in salt concentration causes algae that like salt to proliferate in large quantities, and the red pigment makes the lake crimson. The reason for the body color of flamingo is also said to be eating red pigmented blue-green algae.more
Lake Natron, Tanzania

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