8 Weird Lakes From Around The World

Some of which you might not want to take a dip in.

1. Lake Superior - USA

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During the winter, when the water in Lake Superior is around 30-40 °F, the waves get high enough for people to actually surf.

2. Boiling Lake - Dominica

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When measured, the edges of this lake reached 180 to 197 °F, winning the record for the second hottest lake in the world.

3. Frying Pan Lake - New Zealand

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Accurately named, Frying Pan Lake is known as the hottest lake in the world, maintaining temperatures of 122-144 °F.

4. Laguna Colorada - Bolivia

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Also known as Red Lake, Laguna Colorada gets its name from its distinctive red color that is due to red sediments and algae pigmentation.

5. Lake Hillier - Australia

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Lake Hillier is known for it's bright pink color that is caused by various bacteria and salt-loving algae. Despite being about ten times saltier than the ocean, it's completely safe to swim in.

6. Kliluk Lake - Canada

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Sometimes called Spotted Lake, the majority of Kliluk Lake gets evaporated during the summer, leaving behind hardened remaining minerals that create a path separating the lake into little spots.

7. Tri-Colored Lakes - Indonesia

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These three lakes are all located on the same volcanic peak but each holds a different color.

8. Jellyfish Lake - Palau

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Despite being filled with thousands of jellyfish, this lake is a popular tourist scuba attraction because the small stingers on the jellyfish aren't particularly harmful to humans.