Water bodies are serene and beautiful.
But some of them harbor hidden dangers underneath their surfaces.
Such dangerous water bodies are - - -
1. Lake Kivu , Democratic Republic of Congo
This fresh water lake has highest
concentration of dissolved gases.
2. Drake passage , Antarctica
This is characterised by iceburgs, massive waves and fierce winds.
3. Riot Tinto , Spain
This lake is extremely acidic and low in oxygen.
4. Boiling lake , Dominica
This lake is situated near volcano and molten lava would be getting added. Swimming is strictly prohibited because of high temperature.
5. Horses. Shoe lake , United States of America
This lake is surrounded by beautiful scenery but carbon dioxide gas emitting from the cracks in the ground make it dangerous for humans.
6. Blue hole, Egypt
Blue hole is a 400 ft deep cave which is infamous for nitrogen narcosis. It is the deadliest diving site in the world.
7. Lake Natron , Tanzania
This lake is the most saltiest and alkaline lake on earth.
8. Lake Michigan, United States of America
This lake is infamous for the unexplained plane crashes over its waters.
9. Jacob 's well, United States of America
This is a crystal clear lake but very dangerous for the divers.
10. Great blue hole , Belize
This lake is a massive submarine sinkhole. It is deadly due to the powerful tides that can pull the objects down to its depths.
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