Spotted Lake is located northwest of Osoyoos, east of the Similkameen Valley of British Columbia (Canada).
In winter and spring, the lake still looks the same as other lake regions. But when summer comes and the water gradually evaporates, hundreds of giant puddles are revealed, leaving behind a “polka dot” lake with beautiful yellow, green and blue spots. The name Cham Bi Lake also comes from there.
Image of Spotted Lake viewed from above.
Dot 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 zone, surrounded by rocky hills. The colorful puddles are the result of the accumulation of high concentrations of minerals, including calcium, sodium sulfate and magnesium sulfate.
Unique structure of the lake in summer when water evaporates.
Located in the Similkameen Valley in British Columbia, Spotted Lake looks like something straight out of a fairy tale.
From the name, people can somewhat imagine the shape of the lake. However, that was not its first name. For indigenous people, the name of this wonder is Kliluk – the name of the minerals that make up the lake.
In fact, we cannot always observe the “spots” of Spotted Lake because it is an intracontinental body of water and a closed basin . The water in the lake is not replenished by rivers but relies entirely on snowmelt, groundwater and rainwater. Therefore, in the fall and winter, when there is still a lot of water in the lake, it is difficult for us to see this special natural phenomenon.
It’s not until spring and summer that small “spots” of various colors of yellow, green and blue appear. As the clouds cleared and the sun shone, the water of Spotted Lake began to evaporate, and vivid circles gradually appeared.
The colorful water bodies are the result of high concentrations of minerals that accumulate in the water, including calcium, sodium sulfate and magnesium sulfate. During the rainy season, minerals and salts from the surrounding hills flow into the lake.
The puddles have different colors from green to yellow to brown.
Overall, Spotted Lake is a remarkable geological wonder, providing valuable insights into the geological processes that form our planet’s surface, as well as the role minerals and water play in it. life support. The lake’s unique composition and structure have made it a fascinating subject for research and exploration.
The lake area is blocked by a fence, visitors can only observe from afar.
