Mysterious lake color change

At the top of the Kelimutu volcano of Flores Island National Park (Indonesia), there are three unique lakes that change color and are associated with spooky legends.

The mystery of Kelimumu color changing lake

Although it is located on the top of a volcano, the water in these lakes periodically changes color from red and brown to turquoise and green. After a certain amount of time the water color in the three lakes changes. In 2009, the water color of all three lakes turned light green. In December 2008, the water color in the two lakes changed. From black, the water in the two lakes on the east turn to dark green and blue respectively. The water in the west lake remains black.

Lake Kelimutu was first discovered by Lio Van Such Telen, a Dutch citizen in 1915 and later became famous for his extraordinary and impressive beauty.

According to the scientists, the change in the color of the water in the lake is due to the chemical reaction of the mineral reserves or the effects of the species, algae and rocks in the crater.

However, for local people, this color change has a separate meaning. The special color of the water in the above lakes along with the scenery around the volcano is always covered in a mist of mist that makes local people believe that Kelimutu is the place where the dead souls come.

Therefore, three lakes on Mount Kelimutu are called by very scary names one after another. The first is the Tiwi Ata Mbupu Lake which means the old lake of the people, the second is Tiwu Nua Muri Kooh Tai means the lake of the virgins and the young and finally Tiwu Ata Polo , the lake of evil spirits Lake enchanting.

Three-colored Lake on this crater is a tourist destination that tourists enjoy the most and is also a key tourist destination on Flores Island. This is also the tourist destination that was introduced on rupiah banknote, a currency of Indonesia.

Beautiful images of 3-color lakes:

Photo of Ba Mau Lake taken from satellite.

All three lakes have an area of ​​1,051,000 ^m2 with a volume of water contained in the lake is 1292m ^{3 of} water.

The lakes are separated by a very thin cliff and are at high risk of landslides.

The water in these pools changes color periodically from red and brown to turquoise and green.(Photo: Janto Marzuki).

See the Three-Color Lake at dawn.

The short time before noon is also ideal for watching the lake.

In the afternoon, the fog covered the lake surface, floating and floating, making the lake surface blurry.