Lake Natron Photos That Showcase Its Vitality Not Its Acidity
Though Lake Natron is known for its life-ending properties, it’s actually quite hospitable to some lucky species. You may remember the eerie black and white photographs of calcified birds that went viral a couple years ago. The poor creatures appeared to have “turned to stone” in the highly caustic waters of Tanzania’s Lake Natron — specifically due to the high amounts of sodium carbonate in the lake. This mineral deposit makes its way into the lake via Ol Doinyo Lengai, a nearby volcano and the sole active producer of natrocarbonatite lava....