Learn 'ghosts' in China

There are no ditches or water sources coming in but the water level in the mysterious lake called Longchao - located in the southwest of Chongqing, China - is steadily rising and falling three times a day, into the around 8 am, 12 noon and 4 pm. Each lasting approximately 1 hour.

According to the Chongqing Economic Daily, the mysterious movements of Longchao Lake have attracted special attention from local geologists and geological-hydro experts. They decided to conduct a two-day investigation, which began Friday.

First, the team took a boat to the middle of the lake, where they found three holes to pump water up from the lake bed every day. Then they also investigated a dense, leaf-covered wormhole in a cliff 20 meters away, suspecting that it could be the answer to this strange rising water.

Experts say Longchao Lake is located right on limestone or rocky terrain containing limestone, 3 'water holes' in the center of the lake can connect the tunnels in the lake together. With the help of stomata and deep holes located on the cliffs next to the lake, underground water in tunnels can spew or descend naturally like when people breathe.

Recalling in 1982, a severe drought occurred in the area, but 3 ' water holes ' in the lake still sprayed water for 3 days, and a horrifying scene took place when tens of thousands of massive snakes came out. from the holes.

The Chongqing Tourism Management Board is also planning to turn this mysterious lake area into a tourist attraction.

Mysterious Longchao Lake. (Photo: Chinadaily.com.cn).

Dam Loan