A bizarre 'Martian' lake - that is said to have healing properties - could contain the same tiny life forms that exist on the Red Planet. The Spotted Lake in British Columbia, Canada, features hundreds of different coloured pools, each said to have different medical benefits, according to legend. For example, one pool might help with someone suffering with warts, while another pool would be more helpful for body aches and joint pain. But perhaps more impressively, the lake contains the highest concentration of sulphates seen anywhere on the planet.
In fact, experts over at The Science Channel, who have studied the lake say that it's like a huge "chunk of Mars has somehow broken off and traveled 33 million miles." It means that the 'Martian-type lake' could contain 'Martian-type life'
Experts said: "Analysis of water from Spotted Lake reveals that organisms are indeed living in the pools. "It's like Mars has come to Earth, and in these weird holes are clues to life on the Red Planet." Biochemist Rollie Williams added: "It's possible that some kind of life like that might be existing on Mars, which would be an insane discovery."
The lake is unique in that it has no outflow. There are no streams running in or out of the water. Collections of saline and brine have pooled together in different quantities throughout the lake, leaving the phenomenon of the strange circles that can be clearly seen from an aerial view. One such pool contains Epsom salts, said to be effective for curing rheumatism and arthritis.
Bizarre Martian Lake With Healing Properties Could Contain Same Tiny Life Forms That Exist On Red Planet
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