The lake has many hot springs and rivers around the area. Rainfall in Lake Natron is very unpredictable, and the water level keeps fluctuating due to its temperature and climate. Lake Natron is deadly because not many living creatures (including birds and animals) find the environment suitable to live in. ![]() It can burn your flesh off if you tried to swim for even a few seconds or touch the water of the lake, as the water is such a high temperature and corrosive. Lake Natron is easily one of the most corrosive and uninhabitable lakes of the world, and the reason behind this is its alkaline nature and high temperature, which can reach 140 F (60 C). Read on to find out more about its dangerous properties and why you should never swim in its waters. Lake Natron is interesting because it is so deadly. Interested in finding more about Lake Natron? Then read on for more interesting Lake Natron facts. Still, a few animals, and birds like flamingos, as well as tilapia fish, manage to survive in these conditions. Most animals and birds don't find the environment of Lake Natron suitable for making their homes in because of its high temperature and dry weather. As the moisture evaporates during the dry season, the level of salinity increases and micro-organisms start blooming because it's the best conditions for them to thrive. The lake has very alkaline water, and the pH levels can be more than 12 if measured on a scale. The volume of water in this lake is yet to be determined. Lake Natron is a shallow lake, which is around 9.8 ft (3 m) deep, 35.4 mi (57 km) long, and 13.67 mi (22 km) wide. It is one of the most interesting lakes to learn about. Lake Natron is termed a salt lake or an alkaline lake because the lake's water flows in, but it doesn't flow out, and the only way the water can escape is through evaporation. Lake Natron is a lake in northern Tanzania, Africa, rich in minerals. ![]() ![]() Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family. We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents. ![]() At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world.
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