Natron Lakes 17

Natron Lakes 17Aerial views on natron lakes in Kenya and Tanzania Lake Magadi in southern Kenya and Lake Natron in northern Tanzania are both big salt lakes, which means that rain water does not flow out and can only escape by evaporation. The left over high concentration of salt and other minerals gives the lakes a very saturated red to almost black color. But unlike other salt lakes Magadi and Natron got a very high level of alkaline due to high amounts of natron.

Because of its huge size

They can vary in size

When the last vestiges of the retreating tide make their way back into the ocean

Seeing these unique landscapes from the air appears to me like looking at "abstract paintings" (by nature) - though they are in constant change

and attracts experienced surfers from around the globe who are seeking to ride its powerful and hollow waves

The surface of the lake is below sea level and the water in the sinkholes and vents can be several meters deep

Abstract aerial views on abandoned salt mining ponds

Coral bleaching kills most of the ecosystems and it is not possible to protect the animals when it comes to such an event

which is especially visible from an aerial perspective

to be recreated in new forms with the next ebb

the sand dunes that once covered this area were compressed and solidified into the sandstone we see today

A aerial view on one of the most beautiful and divers coastline on the planet