7 bodies of water that you should pass by
The nature of the Earth has always created incredible combinations of phenomena that reflect conditions like from another planet and are different from anything we are used to ever seeing. In the old days, such phenomena were attributed to evil spirits. Today, science can explain most of the natural anomalies, but that doesn't make them any friendlier.
These reservoirs have always been a source of dubious fame: some of them have always been like this; others are the result of human actions. They are all different in nature, but they have one thing in common - it is better to stay away from them.
Rio Tinto, Spain
The waters of the river are colored red. This is due to the high concentration of copper and iron and the acidity of the water. For several hundred years, mining has been carried out in the upper reaches of the river, which has led to the pollution of the river. There are no fish in its caustic waters, and no matter how hot it is, you can’t even wet your feet in this reservoir.
Boiling lake, Dominican Republic
This lake could well become a thermal resort, if not for one thing: the water temperature in the reservoir ranges from 82 to 91.5 ° C. Not only is it not recommended to swim in the lake, but it is even forbidden to come close to it. Due to jets of hot air and lava periodically escaping from the depth, you can simply boil yourself alive.
Chitarum, Indonesia
The inhabitants of West Java adapted this river for the needs of agriculture, and for water supply, and for industry, and for many other purposes. About five million people live in the river basin, and over the years of using the waters of the reservoir, they have turned it into a real garbage dump. If you take a sample from the river, you can find almost all the elements of the periodic table in it; needless to say, the concentration of most of them is several times higher than the permissible norms.
Kivu, Africa
The smooth blue surface of the reservoir is actually deceptive. The lake is a real time bomb: more than 250 km³ of carbon dioxide and about 65 km³ of methane are hidden under the water column. The lake is located in a rift valley that gradually grows, causing volcanic activity, which, in turn, can lead to an explosion. As a result of the last volcanic eruption in the district, the water in the reservoir boiled and the fish was boiled alive.
Potomac River, USA
Neither waste is dumped into this river nor is radioactive waste buried. It is dangerous with strong undercurrents. Together with rapids and waterfalls, these seemingly calm areas pose a deadly threat and annually claim dozens of lives of water extreme enthusiasts.
Blue Lagoon, UK
The turquoise waters of the abandoned quarry are hard to resist. But no matter how high the temptation, you should not swim here. The beautiful color of the water comes from the limestone rocks, while the pH level of the water is 11.3, which can cause skin and eye irritation, fungal infections or stomach problems.
Jacob's Well, USA
An underwater cave that has 4 meters in diameter attracts thousands of divers every year. There are several grottoes connected by narrow passages under water, which many adventurers are sure to want to explore. But as beautiful as the well is, it is just as dangerous: the underwater corridors have already claimed the lives of eight divers.
