✦ Temperature: Its temperature can reach as high as 60☌ (140☏). In fact, photographs portray a beautiful mosaic pattern of bright-red, orange, and pink, which is the result of these microorganisms. There are cyanobacteria present in the water that again add to the red and pink hue. ✦ The lake derives its red color from the Spirulina, a blue-green algae with red pigments. It is home to the endemic species of fish, alkaline tilapia fish, and algae.
✦ However, given the amazing characteristic of nature, there are still some aquatic animals and birds that survive in this lake. Simply put, such toxic conditions are not at all conducive for fish to survive. This is extremely dangerous for fish, who cannot survive this high level of alkalinity. This alkalinity is a direct result of a high level of sodium carbonate and other minerals. Such high level of alkaline increases the toxicity of ammonia in the water. ✦ The pH level of the water is as high as 10.5, which is even higher than sea water. ✦ The lake derives its name from the mineral 'natron', which is nothing but hydrated sodium carbonate. 'Ol Doinyo Lengai', Tanzania's active volcano, which erupts natrocarbonatite lava is located just to the south of Lake Natron. ✦ Location: It is located near the Gregory Rift, which is subject to high volcanic eruptions, in the Arusha Region of Tanzania.
The lake has a red hue, thanks to the microorganisms that thrive in extremely salty waters. It is certainly harsh, however, the lake is home to many other creatures who can survive in these climatic conditions. It is true that this lake is extremely hostile to animals, given its temperature and high pH level. Here are a few intriguing facts of the Lake Natron. The unique red and pink colored lake has been included as a 'Ramsar Site' (wetlands of international importance). Yet, life does blossom in this harsh lake too: salt liking animals, and a rare species of flamingos known as the 'lesser flamingos'. One such marvelous example is Lake Natron in Tanzania, a salt and soda lake that has an extremely hostile composition, a high alkaline level, and an extremely high temperature, surrounded by volcanic activities in the mountains. Nature never fails to intrigue and fascinate mankind. The 'preserved dead animals' of Lake Natron, due to the high sodium content, is much similar to the Egyptian mummification process, which ensured that the bodies were perfectly preserved. This article explores the lake's unusual characteristics, composition, and animals who survive in this hostile lake. Lake Natron in Northern Tanzania is an unusual lake with a red color, with high levels of salinity, thanks to its geographical location.
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