The unique 'polka-dot' lake is likened to Mars on Earth

Spotted Lake is located northwest of Osoyoos, east of the Similkameen Valley of British Columbia (Canada).

In winter and spring, the lake still looks like other lake regions. But when summer comes and the water slowly evaporates, hundreds of huge puddles are exposed, leaving behind a 'polka-dotted' lake with beautiful yellow, green and blue spots. The name Dot Bi lake also comes from that.

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Image of Spotted Lake seen from above.

Dot Bi Lake is a rare alkaline salt water lake. With a length of 0.7km and a width of 0.25km, the lake is located in a desert climate, surrounded by rocky hills. The colorful puddles are the result of a high concentration of minerals, including calcium, sodium sulphate, and magnesium sulphate.

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Unique structure of the lake in the summer when the water evaporates.

When most of the water in the lake evaporates in the summer, puddles full of minerals appear, depending on the mineral composition at that time, the color of the entire lake can vary from purple to yellow. , brown, green and blue.

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The puddles vary in color from green to yellow and brown.

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The lake area is blocked by a fence, visitors can only observe from afar.

Previously, a private family owned the lake until 2001, they sold it to locals. Therefore, visitors can only observe and admire the beauty of this lake from behind the fence.

Update 07 May 2022
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