Xiechi Lake
Saline lake in Yuncheng, Shanxi / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Xiechi Lake (Chinese: 解池), also called Yuncheng yanchi (Yuncheng Salt Lake) is the largest natural lake in Shanxi in Northern China. It is a saline lake[1] used for production of salt.
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Xiechi Lake | |
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解池 (Chinese) | |
Location | Yanhu District, Yuncheng, Shanxi |
Coordinates | 34.977222°N 110.987222°E / 34.977222; 110.987222 |
Type | saline lake |
Basin countries | China |
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In the summertime intense light and heat cause the algae Dunaliella salina to produce carotenoids as a protection against free radicals, due in turn to high metabolism. This turns the salt pans brilliant shades of violet, scarlet, magenta, and emerald (see photo in reference).[2]