Small lakes with pink water are found in Africa, Australia and even Europe. But the most famous and spectacular of them is Lake Hillier, located on an island off the southwest coast of Australia.
Where is the lake?
A trip to warm and sunny Australia at any time of the year promises to be unforgettable. Here you can see a lot of interesting and unusual things. Especially the pink Lake Hillier. This Australian lake is called "pink" because of the specific shade of the water.
Lake Hillier is a beautiful and mysterious lake, the waters of which have an amazing pink color. It is located on the edge of the Middle Island, which is part of the largest archipelago in Recherche, near Esperance County. The archipelago is located off the west coast of Australia. The island got its fame thanks to the unusual Lake Hillier. More precisely, its color.
When viewed from above, due to its dense vegetation, the island will appear dark green. The highlight of this species will be a pink spot framed by greenery - our lake. The lake is about 600 meters long, and only a narrow strip of sandy dunes covered with vegetation separates it from the ocean to the north. The expressiveness of the lake is given by white sand and salt, which are located at the edges of the reservoir. The pink waters of Lake Hillier are surrounded by green eucalyptus forests on one side and a white strip of salt on the other. It is a stunning sight worthy of being engraved on an artist's canvas. Locals call it a miracle of nature, and tourists who visit it compare this place with a real paradise.
Interestingly, the water from the lake does not change its color, even if it is collected in a container!
Lake Hillier is currently considered one of the most breathtaking and mysterious natural phenomena and is one of the most famous landmarks in Australia.
How did the lake acquire such an unusual hue?
This question still remains a mystery to scientists. Of course, now there are a huge number of hypotheses: some scientists suggest that the lake received this shade due to a special type of algae, while others insist that the effect is created by colored minerals in the composition of the water. Nevertheless, none of the proposed hypotheses has yet been confirmed.
Is the water good for drinking?
Although the water in Lake Hillier is incredibly beautiful, it is not drinkable. Unfortunately, in the era of technological civilization, many water bodies are polluted. Even after filtration, the quality of such water will still affect human health. Swimming in this lake is also not recommended. Although no bans have been found on the Internet.
