Mysterious lake of the Altai Mountains. Blue Lake. Geyser lake. White on white. Blue lake in winter Acid lake, Sicily
On our planet there is great amount the most beautiful bodies of water, which differ radically from each other in their colors, composition, size and other characteristics.
1. Acid lake, Sicily.
The Sicilian lake is the most dangerous in the world. Its waters contain a high concentration of sulfuric acid, which enters the lake from underground sources. Naturally, there are no fish in the lake and coming close to it is deadly for both animals and humans. Locals They called this body of water the lake of death. However, it is precisely this composition of the lake that makes it stunningly beautiful.
2. Jellyfish Lake, Palau.
In the Republic of Palau there is a one-of-a-kind lake that is home to several million golden and moon jellyfish. Diving in the underwater space of this lake turns into a breathtaking adventure. You will not be able to see such an enchanting spectacle anywhere else.
3. Morning Glory Lake, Yellowstone.
Another beautiful lake is located in national park Yellowstone, in the United States of America. To be more precise, this body of water is a hot spring, which originally had a crystal blue color. Over time, numerous tourists to the park littered its waters with coins, which is why the lake changed its color to an emerald hue at its core. deep place, and around the edges it turned bright yellow.
4. Peach Lake, Trinidad.
The asphalt lake Peach Lake rightfully deserves the title of one of the most unusual lakes in the world. It is located in the crater of a mud volcano and you won’t be able to swim in it. This reservoir contains natural asphalt, which has the ability to attract stationary objects. This the only lake which you can walk on.
5. Lake Hillier, Australia.
This is one of the most beautiful pink lakes on our planet. The completely unexpected color of this lake attracts many tourists to Australia, but scientists still cannot determine the reason for this color of the water. The landscapes of this place are unique, because pink lake located very close to the coast Indian Ocean, which creates a sharp contrast of colors.
6. Kliluk Lake, Canada.
Lake Kliluk is also called spotted lake because the mineral rocks contained in its waters, depending on the time of year, form hard mounds on which you can walk. And between such passages there are small lakes that shimmer in different colors from the sun’s rays. Today, the territory of the lake is fenced off, and tourists cannot approach the water, although even the view of such water spots is stunning.
7. Lake Gippsland, Australia.
There is a completely unique luminous lake in the world, in the waters of which bioluminescent living organisms live. Of course, the glow mainly occurs in dark time day, but it can also be seen during the day in the falling rays of the sun penetrating into the depths of the lake.
8. Lakes Kelimutu, Indonesia.
In Indonesia you can see the fantastic landscapes of three crater lakes, which can change color according to their mood. Basically, the lakes take on the color of blue, olive and blood red. To climb to the top of the volcano, a special path was made for tourists, but not everyone uses it, but goes around it along the edge of the lakes, which is very dangerous due to the vapors emanating from the water.
9. Lake Balkhash, Kazakhstan.
This lake is special because it consists of salty and fresh water. A small peninsula divides it into two parts, which are strikingly different from each other. This lake is a popular destination for fishermen and hunters as it is home to many species of fish and birds.
10. Lake Nakuru, Kenya.
This Kenyan lake is considered one of the most amazing sights on the entire planet. Its unusualness lies not only in its nature, but also in its inhabitants. Since the lake has high salinity, there is practically no fish here, but this place is very fond of birds, namely - pink flamingo. The number of these birds is simply amazing, because here you can see thousands and even more species of large and small flamingos, which is not something you see every day.
11. Lake of Five Flowers, China.
The lake is located in one of the nature reserves in China, Jiuzhaigou. This reservoir has several features: it is the only local water source that does not freeze in the winter, every season the lake changes its color from yellow to green, and its water is so transparent that greater depth you can clearly see the bottom of this amazing pool.
12. Lake Hamilton Pool, USA.
In Texas you can see very amazing lake, which is both underground and above ground. Hamilton Pool has in its water area a 15-meter waterfall, a beautiful arch made of limestone rocks, and of course, a picturesque lake that many tourists from all over the world love to visit.
Lower Blue Lake (Tserik-Kel) is located in the valley of the Cherek-Balkarian River at an altitude of 809 meters above sea level
"Ogonyok" together with scientists searched for its bottom. So far we have reached a depth of 279 meters, but this is clearly not the limit.
There is an unusual liveliness on the shore. Numerous tourists are vying with each other: “What are they looking for here? Or have they already found it?” The question is relevant, considering that the surface of a small reservoir is literally boiling from air bubbles rising from the depths. Every now and then divers, hung with oxygen cylinders, dive into the lake, here and there bathyscaphes float to the surface, and quadrocopters with video equipment hang above the water surface.
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“Tamerlane’s cavalry drowned here - at the bottom there are a lot of bones, ancient weapons and jewelry,” an elderly Balkar man confidently asserts. “It’s a bottomless lake, there’s so much to be found at the bottom, but you can only get there with such equipment. Apparently, we got there.” “What a cavalry! There is a locator installed at the bottom, and the lake itself is a big radar. These are turbulent times, so they urgently repair it. Isn’t it clear?” - the woman standing next to her objects with a mysterious look...
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Tserik-Kel sounds fascinating to the ear, but when translated from Balkar into Russian, the magic of sounds disappears, because Tserik-Kel only means “Smelly Lake”. In essence, everything is correct - there is a smell of hydrogen sulfide, sometimes quite strong. But, being on the shore, you quickly get used to it, and the amazing picture of what is before your eyes obscures everything else: a miracle of nature with a diameter of 235 meters and an unclear depth, unusually clear water with a greenish-blue tint. All this, however, is not for swimming (the water temperature in the lake stays around 9 degrees all year round) and not for fishing (only small crustaceans live in the cold depths saturated with hydrogen sulfide), but the beauty is indescribable.
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Rumor has surrounded Blue Lake with many legends, and nature has surrounded it with a lot of secrets, the keys to which scientists have been trying to find for almost 100 years. The first groups of researchers appeared on the shores of Tserik-Kel, attracted by the phenomenon: the depth of the lake exceeded its width. Professor Ivan Georgievich Kuznetsov, one of the first to conduct a detailed study of the curiosity in 1926-1927 (the study was awarded the Silver Medal of the Russian Geographical Society for its special significance), suggested that the depth of the Blue Lake exceeds 250 meters. But to what extent, it was not possible to determine then - the necessary tools simply did not exist. It was also a mystery to the scientist that the lake, into which not a single stream flows from the surface, gives rise to a river that carries 70 million liters of water every day. The professor suggested that Tserik-Kel is fed by underground springs and is of karst origin, that is, washed away by waters rushing to the surface. However, it was not possible to confirm the theory at that time. Many other questions remain unanswered: in particular, scientists still cannot explain the nature of the constant water level, which does not change depending on the time of year and the amount of precipitation. It is also unclear why the lake has the same temperature throughout its entire depth all year round and never freezes. Finally, the source feeding Tserik-Kel is also unknown. Judging by the volume, it should be an entire underground river, but it has not yet been discovered. The current expedition of the Russian Geographical Society should provide answers to these questions.
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This time, the specialists were thoroughly prepared and brought with them the latest equipment: 14 divers, three manned underwater vehicles and two remote-controlled robots conquer the mysterious depths.
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Blue Lake is a unique and little-studied object. We are lucky that the research area is convenient from a logistics point of view: all the necessary infrastructure is available, we are not dependent on weather conditions. Thanks to this, we were able to bring here a whole arsenal of equipment,” says Sergei Fokin, executive director of the Center for Underwater Research of the Russian Geographical Society, head of the group of manned underwater vehicles. “Almost all types of equipment that we have are presented here. The use of underwater vehicles gives scientists a lot of opportunities: with our help, specialists take water and soil samples, measure temperatures, and test their hypotheses. Manned underwater vehicles are the only opportunity for a scientist without diving training to see the underwater space with his own eyes.
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The deep-sea vehicle C-Explorer 3 at the expedition’s disposal (divers affectionately call it “orange” for its bright red color) copes with the assigned tasks perfectly. It can take three specialists on board: a pilot and two passengers (fortunately, one of them turns out to be an Ogonyok correspondent). “The crew is ready to dive, allow us to perform the “bottom”,” Sergei Fokin reports to the shore. Permission was received, and in a matter of seconds we went under water. “Visibility is excellent, CO2 levels are normal,” the captain reports upstairs. It doesn’t stuff your ears, it’s quiet and cool in the cabin, behind the glass there is a layer of water of an unusually beautiful blue color. The walls of the karst well and layers of rocks are clearly visible. The sensations are fantastic, and only the changing numbers on the board bring you back to reality - you’ve walked 30 meters, 60, 90... Diving to the very bottom takes almost 15 minutes, and it will take about the same amount to ascend. And the air reserves on the “orange” are enough for several hours of work at such a depth where it is almost impossible for a diver to get close.
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The Russian record for the depth of diving with a breathing apparatus, set by divers Roman Prokhorov and Igor Galaida (they, by the way, also participate in the work of the Russian Geographical Society expedition) on this very lake in 2004, was 180 meters. At the same time, the divers required lengthy training, assistants and several hours of time, most of which went to the surface. And Sergei Fokin and I go lower, much lower...
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- The capacity of the device is its absolute advantage. The crew may consist of different specialists, each of whom will perform their own functions: control the apparatus, work with the manipulator, take the necessary measurements,” he comments during the dive. “And also inspect the walls of the karst well in detail, take water samples. In the near future, the device will be equipped with a suspended manipulator, this will make it possible to carry out various works at depth. Finally find and explore the bottom of the reservoir.
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The last remark regarding Tserik-Kel is significant: there is still... no clear understanding of where it is, this is the very bottom. Almost every new dive brings surprises. Until recently, it was believed that the established maximum depth (for specialists this is a special term) was 258 meters, but during the course of this expedition the figures changed: now a new maximum depth of the reservoir has been established - 279 meters. A sensation, without exaggeration, of global significance became possible thanks to modern technology: into a narrow cave going deep into earth's crust, a remote-controlled robot was able to climb through and a new underwater horizon opened.
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- Divers effectively explore depths of up to 100 meters, but further diving is associated with great risks and requires quite a long time. Manned vehicles also have their limitations - they cannot go everywhere,” explains Ilya Korablev, head of the group of remote-controlled uninhabited underwater vehicles. “But our charges can.” "Marlin-350" is a domestic development. It can dive to depths of up to 350 meters. The device is equipped with color video cameras and manipulators for filming and sampling. With the help of "Marlin" we explore underwater caves, scan the walls of the fault and make a three-dimensional map of the underwater part of the lake.
So the new depth taken is his, “Marlin’s” merit. It is obvious to researchers: not the last.
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As for the solution to the main mystery - where the water comes from into the lake - then, according to scientists, it is not far off. More precisely, just around the corner: “We discovered a horizontal continuation - a niche that goes to the side mountain range. This means that other horizontal caves may soon be found, through which water rich in hydrogen sulfide probably penetrates,” says Nikolai Maksimovich, deputy director of the Natural Science Institute of Perm State National Research University. “So the past season can be assessed unambiguously - it is a success ".
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Caprice of nature
The most famous karst reservoirs on the planet / Dossier
Pozzo del Meppo(Italy) - the deepest natural well in the world. Karst cave with a diameter of 20 meters, filled with water, it goes 392 meters deep into the earth.
Sunset(Mexico) - deepest karst lake in a world whose depth is 339 meters. The lake is filled with thermal water, but is not fed by a spring.
Source Vaucluse(France) - a small (only 25 meters in diameter) patch of water in Provence has a depth of about 308 meters and forms the maximum fresh water reserves in France.
Red Lake(Croatia) - the lake itself, depending on the season, has a depth of 248-270 meters, but the reservoir is “drowned” into a 530-meter funnel - sheer stone walls more than 200 meters high hang over the surface of the water.
Great Blue Hole(Belize) - an underwater karst sinkhole of an almost perfect circular shape, 120 meters deep and 300 meters in diameter. Discovered by the famous explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, who included it in the list of "10 best places for diving."
Blue Lakes is a system of lakes on the territory of the city of Kazan and the Vysokogorsky region of the Republic of Tatarstan, as well as a nature reserve located in the wetland and forest area adjacent to the lakes.
Lakes are natural attractions of Kazan.
Kazan residents and guests often visit this amazing place. A little later, the number of parking spaces will be significantly reduced.
After leaving the car in the parking lot, you need to walk about 800 meters to the main lake.
The path is quite picturesque. Autumn forest on one side and the not yet frozen Kazanka River on the other side. Opposite in the summer, boys bungee jump straight into Kazanka. Would you take that risk?
Ahead we are greeted by the first waterfall flowing into the Kazanka. Someone has carefully landscaped this corner. This makes it especially cozy and pleasant.
The water in the lakes is characterized by almost absolute transparency and an optical lens effect, in which the depth visually appears to be much less than real. In the meantime, here is a small waterfall and its clear waters.
Here is the waterfall in all its glory!
In some places the water still freezes, forming bizarre ice pictures.
And here is the canal coming from the lake where walruses swim.
We got to the Main Blue)))
The Big Blue Lake has the largest area average depth 1-3 meters, but there are two karst sinkholes - the Big and Small Abysses. The depth of the Big Deep is 18 meters, the Small Deep is 6 meters. At the bottom of the Big Abyss in the northwestern rounded part of the lake there are springs saturated with gypsum. The water temperature in the deep round part of the lake varies little with the seasons and ranges from 5-7 degrees Celsius in summer to 3-4 in winter. From the deep round part, the lake zigzags along the Kazanka River and ends with a flow into it through two small waterfalls.
This inconspicuous couple passed by us... On the way back, the man, with screams and groans, enlivened the silence of the freezing forest of the Blue Lakes, swimming in water that was 12 degrees warmer than the air.
The hard, bitter-tasting, mineralized water of the lakes has a high content of potassium-calcium sulfite-sulfate salts; at their bottom there are large areas of blue-colored silt salt mud, which gives the lakes their name. The color of the water changes depending on the season and weather from azure to black. In severe frosts, the water of the lakes steams strongly with local low fog.
At minus 6, the brightly shining sun gives the last hope to the passing autumn. Winter is coming soon...
Visitors throw coins to return to this natural attraction.
The lakes are oxbow lakes of the Kazanka River, which flows in close proximity, complicated by basins of karst origin. Karst sinkholes appeared in this area about 200 years ago.
Kazanka shines with the last rays of the fading autumn...
It was along this path that at the age of 10-11, as a pioneer, I went down from the summer camp for a walk. I remember for some reason I didn’t want to stay to continue my shift and went home with my parents in tears. Only 24 years have passed!!! And the memory left forever memories of this lake....
The deep round part of the lake is equipped with walkways, this favorite place year-round swimming of walruses and year-round diving in the Great Deep for Kazan and visiting divers from several federations and unorganized ones. Here they conduct almost weekly training and informal meetings, in particular, celebrating the New Year with the traditional dive into the abyss of a decorated New Year tree and drinking champagne under water.
What brave people! 2 minutes... Now they will scream, bravely shout “Ah” after some water, and with an important look they will go to change clothes. And a lot of them come to the lakes!
My attempts to get into the water encountered the need to go for a towel and tea... In the end, it was decided to swim closer to summer))) Meanwhile, it’s -6 outside! In the water +6!
By the way, due to the low temperature and high salt content, there is no fish in the water of the lakes!
On the way back I decided to look at the world from above... I barely got down... The branches helped...
There is a spring near the parking lot. The water is clean! The heir tried. I trust him!
Well, the hit of the Blue Lakes is the lake bathhouse! The coolest thing is that the first entrance is 200 rubles. Then, of course, you will want to plunge into the icy water of the lake, and then warm up back - another 200 rubles! Competently!
And finally - the third lake, the last one. Photos from a week ago. There was no sun, it was warmer.
Places are also equipped for swimming.
The water is also clean. However, due to the sulphate content, the smell is a little unpleasant.
As winter approaches, the land and many lakes around the world are covered with ice and snow. Some of them create stunning patterns - be it incredible air bubbles at Lake Abraham, ice flowers in Antarctica or a natural ice rink in the Netherlands. Check out the 10 lakes we've selected for you this week.
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10Lake Paterswoldse Meer, Netherlands
The lake is located in the southwestern part of the city of Groningen, which is one of the most big cities in the country. While during the summer months the lake is beautiful place, where you can relax, go boating and kayaking, in winter it turns into a huge natural skating rink. The lake attracts a large number of visitors, both locals and tourists. The skating experience will be made special by the spectacular surroundings.
Why should you go here?
The lake is a great place for fun all year round. And in winter it promises to be one of the best skating rinks in the country.
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9Lake Superior, USA
When the temperature drops, Lake Superior freezes, allowing you to walk on its surface and reach ice caves on the Apostle Islands. The remains are frozen far and wide, from huge ice structures covering the rocks to frozen waterfalls inside caves. Since the National Park Service opened the site last year, about 10,000 people have visited the caves.
Why should you go here?
An excellent opportunity to see beautiful rocks covered with ice.
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8Lake Michigan, USA
During winter, the lake is exposed to low temperatures. Thanks to this, the lake freezes and reveals an impressive sight. Lake St. Joseph North Pier turns into an ice sculpture. Or Chicago, whose shores are covered with a thick layer of ice.
Why should you go here?
Experience the true vitality and ferocious nature of nature. Ice skating and hockey are some of the most popular here winter species sports
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7Lake Ontario, Canada, USA
On the one hand, it is one of the five Great Lakes in North America, on the other hand, the lake is located near Ontario, one of the largest cities in Canada. It offers an active pastime in the summer, where city residents tired of the heat flock to cool down a little. At the same time in winter period the lake becomes a battleground for snow and ice. It also hosts winter fishing competitions.
Why should you go here?
The lake is one of the five natural wonders that lies on the border of Canada and America.
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6Prags Lakes, Italy
Located on the territory of the commune of the same name in South Tyrol, lakes represent one of the beautiful views in District. Surrounded Dolomites, Prags lakes offer seclusion for romantics who decide to visit the lakes in summer. In the meantime, they boast spectacular views in winter too.
Why should you go here?
Prags is a place where you can retire in the mountains, while not taking your eyes off the natural beauty of the lake. If desired, tourists can also go to the mountains in the Dolomites.
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5Abraham Lake, Canada
An artificial lake in a quiet area turns into a spectacular place in winter. Temperatures can drop to -30C, making it big lake freezes. Unique circles of frozen bubbles of flammable methane coming from the depths are the result of the action of bacteria decomposing organic matter. This creates an extraordinary phenomenon that looks so amazing in winter.
Why should you go here?
The lake and its surroundings provide a wonderful place to immerse yourself in nature. And, of course, see these inimitable bubbles.
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4Lake Friendship, Antarctica
Situated in a distant land of eternal snow and ice, the lake truly is one of the wonders of the world. It became a real sensation after Matthias Wietz captured frozen flowers on a lake - a unique mixture of ice scattered on the surface of the water. Also here you can see bubbles, like on Lake Abraham.
Why should you go here?
Visiting Antarctica may be your life's goal, but it is definitely worth doing.
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3Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia
The deepest lake in the world, reaches 1,642 meters in depth, and turns into great place, after it freezes. This freshwater lake is one of the oldest lakes in the world: it is at least 25 million years old! The lake also contains about 20% of the world's freshwater that does not freeze. This photo was taken during the winter season and shows amazing ice engravings.
Why should you go here?
Visit Siberia and enjoy nature, practically untouched by man. You can also go ice skating or take advantage of the unique opportunity to drive around the lake by car.
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2Lake Chaqmaqtin, Afghanistan
The valley of the lake cuts into the Pamir Mountains, and is fed by several rivers. At the same time, in winter the lake freezes and becomes suitable for travel, both by people and for animal migration.
Why should you go here?
Pamir is magical place– a remote world, far from civilization, where local population has preserved its traditions.
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1Nam Tso Lake, Tibet, China
The lake in the Himalayas is an important spiritual place. For centuries, during the winter, when the lake froze, pilgrims went to the islands that lie in the middle of the lake. Today, the Chinese authorities prohibit this practice.
Why should you go here?
Tibet is a truly special and sacred place. The country and its surrounding landscapes are worth seeing at least once in your life.
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Conclusion
This was an article Top 10 Most Beautiful Frozen Lakes in the World. Thank you for your attention!