Dusty Rose Lake
Dusty Rose Lake is an anoxic lake located in north region of Tweedsmuir Park in British Columbia, Canada. It gets its name from its pink coloring[1] and is unique among other lakes which have a similar coloring as it is not a salt water lake, but rather gets its coloring from pigmentation from the surrounding environment.[2]
| Dusty Rose Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 52°33′38″N 126°20′31″W |
| Type | anoxic/fresh water |
| Basin countries | Canada |
Contents
The lake is completely devoid of any type of life, including micro-organisms because of the anoxic waters (water devoid of oxygen).
Geography
The lake is located in a remote region of Tweedsmuir Park. There are no official walking trails that allow hikers to visit the lake.[3]
References
- "Dusty Rose Lake, Canada - Wikimapia". wikimapia.org. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
- "This Pink Lake Is Canada's Best Kept Secret". www.narcity.com. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
- "Pink Lake in Canada - Dusty Rose Lake in Tweedsmuir Park". Daily Tings. 2018-03-08. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
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