Lake Natron
Apr 21, 2020•1 min
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Summary
This episode explores Lake Natron, a unique Tanzanian lake with an extremely high pH and temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, capable of burning human flesh. While living creatures like flamingos have adapted to its caustic waters, the lake's concentrated sodium carbonate naturally mummifies dead animals, turning them to "stone" on its shores.Episode description
A lake in Tanzania is known for turning animals to stone…
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