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There's a lake that turns animals into statues

Lake Natron, located in Tanzania, has such high alkalinity levels that when animals die and fall into the water, their bodies are preserved as stone-like statues. The lake's pH level is around 10.5, making it one of the most alkaline bodies of water in the world. This phenomenon is due to the presence of sodium carbonate, which can calcify the bodies of animals, effectively turning them into statues. This has led to the creation of eerie and fascinating natural sculptures that can be found along the lake's shores.