This Lake Is Amazingly Beautiful But Don't Swim in It

Some lakes in the world seem peaceful and beautiful, but in fact, they're hiding some dangerous secrets. Lake Monoun in West Province, Cameroon, seems calm but is one of the few erupting lakes on the whole planet – similar to a volcano. Natron Lake in Tanzania may be beautiful to watch because of its unique reddish coloring, but it's definitely not a place you'd want to take a swim in. It has pH levels so high that they become corrosive, so if you dampen a piece of dyed material in this lake, it will soon be stripped of its color. Let's explore some other mysterious lakes on our planet that aren't what they really seem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices