Lake of the stiffened figures — a horror movie plot from the wilderness

Nevertheless, it is a fact: the lake is surrounded by «statues» of animals who find themselves too close to its dangerous waters. And there is no magic here.

Natron is a salty and alkaline lake, in some places the pH ranges from 9 to 10.5 and temperatures can reach 50 degrees Celsius. The lake is covered with a crust of salt, which can turn red or pink. Due to temperature and alkalinity, many animals, falling into the water, die, and their remains are covered with minerals, in fact, turning into stone sculptures.

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Looking at this photo, it’s hard to believe that this lake looks quite ordinary at times.

But when the evaporation of water leads to a significant increase in the alkalinity of Natron, some types of bacteria are activated, the vital activity of which colors the lake in a blood-red color.

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The small and rare Lesser flamingos, for which lake Natron is one of the few remaining breeding grounds, and a unique fish called alkolapia are the only ones who live here. The «fiery» waters of the lake protect them from insidious predators of the outside world.

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It was Nick Brandt who has found the unique «ability» of Natron to turn animals into statues. During one of his trips to Africa photographer has made a reportage, arranging the remains as if these birds and bats were alive, what made his footage look like scenes from a horror movie.

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