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Roopkund: The Mysterious Abyss of the Lake of the Dead

 Roopkund: The Mysterious Abyss of the Lake of the Dead View of Roopkund from Junargali, some 200 metres above. Photo:  Soham Sarkar/Flickr Nestled high in the Himalayas, at an altitude of 5,029 meters, lies the mystical Roopkund Lake, known by an eerie moniker: "The Lake of the Dead." This remote and hauntingly beautiful lake has captured the imagination of adventurers, scientists, and folklore enthusiasts alike. Its icy waters hold a secret - the remains of hundreds of human skeletons, giving rise to countless questions and theories about their origin and fate. Roopkund Lake is a testament to the enigmatic power of nature and the mysteries that lie hidden in the most remote corners of our world. The Discovery: Roopkund Lake's macabre secret was first unveiled in 1942 when a British forest ranger stumbled upon the skeletal remains scattered along its shores. The initial discovery was shrouded in mystery, with theories ranging from the remnants of a forgotten battle to a...

Strange Poisonous Blue Lagoon of Harpur Hill — Buxton

Strange Poisonous Blue Lagoon of Harpur Hill — Buxton From a distance, an abandoned quarry at Harpur Hill in the English town of Buxton looks like a true paradise. The water is a brilliant turquoise blue that looks like something from the Mediterranean. Locals call it the “Blue Lagoon”. But looks can be deceiving. In reality, the water in the pool is blue due to chemical pollution – toxic leftovers from its industrial days. There are signs close to the shoreline that warn people of the pool’s dangerous contents that include abandoned cars, dead animals and human waste, and the ‘beach’ is limestone chippings. Despite the warnings, the flooded quarry had become a bizarre holiday destination as young people and even families turn up to camp out, swim and hold all-night drinking parties there because the web pictures show an idyllic stretch of water with a ‘beach.’

Kelimutu – Indonesia's Tri-Colored Lakes

Kelimutu – Indonesia's Tri-Colored Lakes  The lakes of Kelimutu are located at the in central Flores Island of Indonesia, close to the small town of Moni about 50 km to the east of Ende, there are basically three lakes of Kelimutu in different colors.Kelimutu is also known as the name of ''volcano''.It is says that the lakes change there color with the passage of time and its reason is the chemical reactions resulting from the minerals contained in the lake. Above Photo credit