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Lac Assal
Tadjourah, Djibouti

Lac Assal

Rimmed by white crusts of salt on every edge, Lac Assal is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world.
During wet periods, a thin sheen of water coats the salty expanse of the Etosha Pan.
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The Transformation of Namibia's Etosha Pan, From Parched to Soaked

Satellite images track the shift from dry to wet at a vast, prehistoric lake bed in southern Africa.
Jessica Leigh Hester January 22, 2020
Los Pilones.
Cabezuela del Valle, Spain

Los Pilones

Blue-green pools and smooth stones comprise one of Spain’s most idyllic hidden wonders.
A fisherman lights lanterns on Lake Kivu in 2019.
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The Language Used Only by Lake Kivu's Fishermen

As they paddle out each night, they sing in a disappearing language.
Leah Feiger January 20, 2020
A Celles ruin.
Celles, France

Celles

Half a century after it was abandoned, this ghost town is coming back to life.
San Agustín Etla, Mexico

Old San Agustin Aqueduct

Amid lush greenery, a man-made channel peppered with graffiti that dates back to 1881.
A group of fish loitering around the discharge of the Sydney Desalination Plant.
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Fish Flock to the Super-Salty Wastewater of the Sydney Desalination Plant

Sydney's technological solution for drought is having unexpected effects on marine life.
Sabrina Imbler January 2, 2020
Guelta d'Archei.
Chad

Guelta d'Archei

Camels and crocodiles share the black waters of this stunning Saharan oasis.
Krupaj Spring.
Milanovac, Serbia

Krupaj Spring

Legends of treasure and spirits flow from this this fairy tale-like oasis.
The iconically red dam, with the peculiar inland lighthouse uphill.
Guanajuato, Mexico

Presa de San Renovato

This highly decorated dam is one of Guanajuato's most unexpectedly beautiful public works.
Cycling Through Water.
Genk, Belgium

Cycling Through Water

This bike path was sunk below water level for maximum wonder.
On December 10, 2019, the waterfall was a trickle, not a cascade.
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World-Famous Waterfalls May Slow to a Trickle, But Tourism Doesn't Have To

When climate change comes for attractions like Victoria Falls, visitors can find new ways to appreciate them.
Jessica Leigh Hester December 13, 2019
Wharves and pilings of original shoreline.
Boston, Massachusetts

Original Wharf at Massachusetts General Hospital

Around 160 years ago, this spot marked the location of a wharf along the shores of the Charles River.
At Marina Beach in Chennai, visitors waded into the foam.
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How Frothy Waves of Sea Foam Coated the Coast of Chennai

Don't play in the bubbles.
Jessica Leigh Hester December 5, 2019
The salt lake becomes colorful in warm temperatures because of algae growth
Yuncheng, China

Yuncheng Salt Lake

Rainbow-hued in the summer and crystalline in the winter, this salty lake has inspired battles, temples, and plenty of awe.
The vibrant colors are enchanting but they may in fact be a sign of pollution.
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China’s Dead Sea Is a Visual Feast

Yuncheng Lake is one of the country's oldest salt-production sites.
Reina Gattuso November 27, 2019
One water outlet pouring into a trough.
Totnes, England

The Leechwell

A historic holy well hidden near a charming English park.
Taman Eko Rimba Kanching Waterfalls
Rawang, Malaysia

Taman Eko Rimba Kanching Waterfalls

Not far from the bustle of Kuala Lumpur is an amazing waterfall that navigates seven vertical drops.