Türkiye's Lake Tuz turns striking red as summer heat intensifies
Lake Tuz, one of Türkiye's largest saline bodies, has transformed into vivid shades of red and pink amid rising summer temperatures and accelerated evaporation. The striking colour shift, observed on June 27, 2026, results from microalgae and bacteria producing protective pigments as salinity levels peak, drawing visitors to the region.
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