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Lake Tuz turns pink and red in summer

Lake Tuz, one of Türkiye's important natural areas, is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List due to its ecological features, biological diversity, and importance for bird species.

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Lake Tuz turns pink and red in summer

In the lake, which is visited by many local and foreign tourists every year, pink and red tones dominate during the summer months when temperature and salinity increase, due to some algae producing red beta-carotene against the effects of sunlight and the concentration of halophilic microorganisms.

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Lake Tuz turns pink and red in summer

Lake Tuz, which attracts attention with its natural color change, is also among the popular destinations for visitors during this period.

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Lake Tuz turns pink and red in summer
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Lake Tuz turns pink and red in summer
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Lake Tuz turns pink and red in summer
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Lake Tuz turns pink and red in summer
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Lake Tuz turns pink and red in summer
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Lake Tuz turns pink and red in summer
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Lake Tuz turns pink and red in summer