Can you
imagine standing beside a lake which is bright pink instead of blue or green. It
seems to be a lake in fantasy world but it actually exists in this world. Scientists
and travelers are amazed by the vibrant color of this lake. This lake is lake Hilier
of Australia.
Location of lake hillier:
This lake is
located in Australia on middle island.
It is
surrounded by:
·
Dense
green forest
·
White
sand dunes
·
Deep
blue ocean
This color
contrast makes the lake beautiful and it does not sounds real.
Reason for pink color:
The reason
for pink color of this lake is a mystery. Scientists think that this lake has
pink color due to presence of certain microorganisms in the water.
These include:
·
Algae
called Dunaliella salina
·
Bacteria
such as Halobacteria
These organisms
produce red and pink pigments. These pigments are essential for these organisms to survive in the salty environment of the lake. When the sunlight reflects
from this water it looks brighter.
Can anyone swim in this pink lake?
Yes a person
can swim in this lake and water of this lake is generally considered safe for
swimming.
·
It
is not toxic
·
The
salt content is high
·
The
color does not stain on a person’s skin
But people
have limited access to this lake because of its presence on a protected island.
Does the color of lake Hillier
changes?
This lake
has an interesting feature that its color does not change. It remains pink
throughout the year. When we take out water from this lake in a container it
remains pink opposite to other lakes in the world that look colorful under
certain conditions.
The pink
waters of lake Hilier reminds us that earth is full of natural wonders and
these wonders are beyond imagination. This lake is an example of nature’s
mystery.
People also ask?
Are there other pink lakes in the
world?
Yes there
are other lakes in the world which are pink but they does not stay pink all
around the year
What are names of other pink lakes?
Names of
those pink lakes are:
·
Lake
Retba
·
Hutt
Lagoon
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