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Lake Urmia’s Remarkable Transformation from Crimson Red to Verdant Green

The intriguing transformation of Iran’s Lake Urmia is so extraordinary that it almost appears unnatural. However, this color change is a completely natural phenomenon driven by a unique combination of bacteria and algae that alternates the water’s hue between green and red. This phenomenon typically occurs when the heat of summer and arid conditions lead to increased salinity in the lake.

While this occurrence bears similarity to the phenomenon observed in Lake Lonar in India, it remains astonishing to witness these changes from a different perspective. Recent reports indicate that the lake has taken on an exceptionally red hue, likely due to elevated salinity levels.