Hidden Pink Lakes: 11 Secret Locations Where Nature Painted the Waters Pink

5. The Rose Waters of Lake Lonar, India

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Few people ever find a portion of pink-tinted waters hidden underneath Maharashtra, India's third-largest crater lake. Made by a meteor strike more than 50,000 years ago, Lake Lonar's secret pink alcove is a singular geological and ecological event. Combining uncommon halophilic bacteria that flourish in the very alkaline lake waters with particular mineral deposits from the meteorite impact results in the unique colouration in this part. Rising 100 meters above the lake, the surrounding crater walls provide a natural amphitheatre shielding this hidden beauty from outside interference. Ancient temples scattered along the lip of the crater give this already enigmatic site a supernatural element. The lake is a major scientific target since its unusual chemical composition supports a varied ecosystem of microbes not found anywhere else on Earth.