The salt causes the lake to be highly alkaline, sometimes reaching a pH of 12 out of 14! Lake Natron’s temperature can reach up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius), which, combined with the extreme salinity, makes it an inhospitable place for most animals. This 35-mile long and 15-mile wide lake is a salt lake water flows in, but not out, and as the water evaporates, it leaves behind high concentrations of salt and minerals.
Lake Natron, one of the most serene lakes in all of Africa, is located in northern Tanzania and nestled in the East African Rift System. If you were thinking of taking a dip in Lake Natron – think again.
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