A lake has miraculously appeared in a desert region in southern Tunisia. Scientists are at a loss to explain how the water got there, and, as journalist Naveena Kottoor explains, they're warning locals to keep away.
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The lake is about a hectare in width, and it's believed to be between 10 and 18 meters deep. It's not entirely clear yet how this water has appeared and how this lake has formed. Shepherds reportedly discovered this lake in the desert about three weeks ago. Since then pictures have emerged and people are going swimming there, but it's desert terrain, so it's quite unusual for this amount of water to appear in the middle of a desert.
also its probably awater reserve that was hidden under the ground and i just recently exploded and filled this void/space up. this happens often. I dont get why these scientists are "shocked" even in desert areas this happens
"Scientists warn locals to stay away"
"Locals flock to lake for swimming"
But this could be dangerous. In 1986 a giant bubble of C02 escaped from a lake in Africa and silently suffocated 1,700 people who were within 25 km, as well as 3,500 livestock.
also its probably awater reserve that was hidden under the ground and i just recently exploded and filled this void/space up. this happens often. I dont get why these scientists are "shocked" even in desert areas this happens
The lake came into being due to recent underground seismic activity.
Testing for radioactivity
The area is rich in phosphate and there are fears the water could be carcinogenic as it might contain radioactive residue. The water is now undergoing testing by experts for contamination; however, at present there is no official ban from swimming in the new lake. The lake, which is estimated to be between 18 and 20 meters (59 to 65 feet) deep, has changed from its clear turquoise blue color (as discovered) to a slightly murky green, meaning the fresh flow of water has ceased and the water is now stagnant.
also its probably awater reserve that was hidden under the ground and i just recently exploded and filled this void/space up. this happens often. I dont get why these scientists are "shocked" even in desert areas this happens
This.
Isn't this how all Oasis' are created? Why are these scientists acting brand new lol
