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Knews Desk– Australia is famous all over the world for its natural beauty and unique tourist destinations. is one of these Lake Hillierwhich is counted among the most mysterious lakes in the world. This lake surprises people because of its bright pink color. Situated amidst the blue sea all around, this lake looks like a painting. The special thing is that its water remains pink throughout the year. Neither rain, nor weather nor change in temperature can change its color. This is the reason why this lake remained a mystery even for scientists for years. Recently, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia, the discussion about this unique lake intensified again. of western australia middle island This approximately 600 meter long lake located at attracts thousands of tourists every year. When seen from above, it appears like a big pink spot in the middle of the blue sea, which makes its beauty even more special.

exploring this lake 1802 British explorers in Matthew Flinders Did it. He named it after a member of his expedition team. William Hillier in honor of Lake Hillier kept. There is white sand, dense eucalyptus and paperbark forests around the lake, which make its natural beauty even more attractive. The biggest question is why does the water of this lake appear pink? For a long time scientists could not understand the true reason for this. Later, many researches revealed that the reason behind this is not any chemical color or pollution, but the amazing science of nature.

According to scientists, the water of Lake Hillier is comparable to sea water. about 10 times more salty Is. Some special types of microorganisms and algae flourish in this highly salty environment. mainly among these Dunaliella salina Contains algae called algae, which protect themselves from bright sunlight and excess salt. Beta-Carotene Forms the natural pigment named. This pigment gives pink color to the lake water. Beta-carotene is the same natural element that gives orange or red color to carrots, sweet potatoes and many fruits and vegetables. The algae present in Lake Hillier produce this pigment in large quantities, making the entire lake water appear pink.

Apart from this, scientists believe that the species found in this lake Halophilic Bacteria Also play an important role in maintaining its color. These bacteria survive only in highly salty water and make the water darker due to the red and pink pigments they contain. The combined effect of algae and these bacteria is what gives Lake Hillier its unique pink color. The interesting thing is that even if the water of this lake is filled in a bottle, its pink color remains to a great extent. Although the color may fade over time as the number of microorganisms decreases, under normal conditions the lake maintains its pink identity throughout the year. Lake Hillier is not only a tourist destination but is also a wonderful example of the wonderful combination of nature and science. It tells us that there are many such natural miracles on Earth, behind which very interesting scientific reasons are hidden. This is the reason why this pink lake of Australia still remains the center of attraction for scientists, tourists and nature lovers around the world.