Created by flooding entire villages and forests, this enormous reservoir completely reshaped the landscape, forcing thousands ...
Africa's beautiful lakes not only serve as key sources of water, food and transportation, but also act as borders—both ...
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Africa's largest lake with 1000 islands and 2000 miles of shoreline faces worrying futureThere are numerous vast lakes worldwide, but only a handful surpass the size of Africa's largest. This colossal lake spans three countries and is named after British royalty. The lake in question ...
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This African lake is so toxic, it turns everything into stoneIn our search for places remote and bizarre, we stumbled upon a lake in Tanzania so toxic that any living creature that comes in contact with the lakewater, turns into stone-quite literally.
Unlike many other large lakes, its waters never fully mix, creating distinct layers that support its marine life.
Lake Tanganyika, a shining jewel nestled in the heart of Africa, stands as a testament to the delicate balance of nature. Its ...
Some lake basins in North Africa were exceptionally large, as large as the Caspian Sea today. These so-called megalakes occurred in the North (Megalake Fezzan, Libya), South (Megalake Chad ...
Huang Xia, special representative of UN secretary-general, visiting countries in Great Lakes region ahead of UN Security ...
Unlike most lakes, which are neutral or slightly acidic, Lake Natron is a high-alkaline body of water with a pH that can reach 10.5—almost as caustic as ammonia. This extreme alkalinity is ...
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