03:15China's 'Dead Sea,' Yuncheng Salt Lake, has transformed into a vibrant, multicoloured spectacle as rising temperatures caused algae blooms in the waters. Drone footage from Friday reveals a stunning panorama of the lake in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, showcasing its metamorphosis due to increasing heatwaves in northern China.
Known for its salt production, Yuncheng Salt Lake has now become a photographer's paradise, attracting attention with its array of hues. The rising temperatures have spurred the growth of algae and artemia within the lake, resulting in a mesmerising display of reds, greens, oranges, and more. During summer, algae blooms create even more diverse patterns, although the colours typically revert to normal by winter.
However, this year's persistent summer heat has led to parts of the lake drying up, highlighting the impact of climate change. Yuncheng Salt Lake, one of the world's three largest sodium sulphate inland salt lakes, spans an area of 132 square kilometres and formed around 65 million years ago during the Himalayan tectonic upheaval.
Salty spectacle! China's Yuncheng Lake turns into sea of vibrant colours as temperatures rise
China's 'Dead Sea,' Yuncheng Salt Lake, has transformed into a vibrant, multicoloured spectacle as rising temperatures caused algae blooms in the waters. Drone footage from Friday reveals a stunning panorama of the lake in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, showcasing its metamorphosis due to increasing heatwaves in northern China.
Known for its salt production, Yuncheng Salt Lake has now become a photographer's paradise, attracting attention with its array of hues. The rising temperatures have spurred the growth of algae and artemia within the lake, resulting in a mesmerising display of reds, greens, oranges, and more. During summer, algae blooms create even more diverse patterns, although the colours typically revert to normal by winter.
However, this year's persistent summer heat has led to parts of the lake drying up, highlighting the impact of climate change. Yuncheng Salt Lake, one of the world's three largest sodium sulphate inland salt lakes, spans an area of 132 square kilometres and formed around 65 million years ago during the Himalayan tectonic upheaval.
China's 'Dead Sea,' Yuncheng Salt Lake, has transformed into a vibrant, multicoloured spectacle as rising temperatures caused algae blooms in the waters. Drone footage from Friday reveals a stunning panorama of the lake in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, showcasing its metamorphosis due to increasing heatwaves in northern China.
Known for its salt production, Yuncheng Salt Lake has now become a photographer's paradise, attracting attention with its array of hues. The rising temperatures have spurred the growth of algae and artemia within the lake, resulting in a mesmerising display of reds, greens, oranges, and more. During summer, algae blooms create even more diverse patterns, although the colours typically revert to normal by winter.
However, this year's persistent summer heat has led to parts of the lake drying up, highlighting the impact of climate change. Yuncheng Salt Lake, one of the world's three largest sodium sulphate inland salt lakes, spans an area of 132 square kilometres and formed around 65 million years ago during the Himalayan tectonic upheaval.