What is the scariest body of water?

The 6 Creepiest Bodies of Waters in The World
  1. The lower Congo river.
  2. Flathead Lake, Montana. ...
  3. Devil's Kettle waterfall, Minnesota. ...
  4. Jacob's Well, Texas. ...
  5. Lake Baikal, Russia. ...
  6. The big blue hole, Belize. Perhaps the best place to dive is in Lighthouse Reef, a few kilometers from the coast of Belize. ...
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What is the most treacherous body of water?

8 of the most dangerous bodies of water on Earth
  1. Rio Tinto River, Spain. Flickr/Jose Carlos. ...
  2. Boiling Lake, Dominica. Flickr/Jean and Nathalie. ...
  3. Lake Kivu, Africa. Flickr/YAOTieno. ...
  4. Citarum River, West Java, Indonesia. ...
  5. Lake Karachay, Russia. ...
  6. Potomac River, USA. ...
  7. The Blue Lagoon, Derbyshire, UK. ...
  8. Jacob's Well, Texas, USA.
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What is the 10 most dangerous bodies of water?

10 Most Dangerous Waters in the World
  • 10 Most Dangerous Waters in the World. Lake Kivu. ...
  • Drake Passage. ...
  • Rio Tinto, Portugal/Spain. ...
  • Horseshoe lake, USA. ...
  • Blue Hole, Dahab. ...
  • Lake Michigan, United States of America. ...
  • Jacob's Well, Texas, United States of America. ...
  • Great Blue Hole, Belize.
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What lake has the most deaths?

In the fall, Lake Michigan is even more dangerous as changes in water and temperatures occur. The lake is considered to be the deadliest in the United States.
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What body of water can you not swim in?

Boiling Lake is located in Dominica's Morne Trois Pitons National Park. As you may have guessed, swimming is strictly prohibited because the water can reach boiling temperatures in a matter of seconds with little to no warning.
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The Most Dangerous Bodies Of Water In The World



Where is the deadliest part of the ocean?

The South China Sea and East Indies, eastern Mediterranean, Black Sea, North Sea, and British Isles are the most dangerous seas in the world, with the greatest number of shipping accidents in the last 15 years, according to a report released by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
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Which is the deadliest river in the world?

The Zambezi is considered by many to be the world's most dangerous river, which is partly what drew me. It's almost 3,000km long, peppered with unexploded mines, killer rapids and deadly animals. Before the expedition, I joined a wildlife survey that counted 188,000 crocodiles and 90,000 hippos along its length.
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What lake can turn you to stone?

Lake Natron in Tanzania is one of the most serene lakes in Africa, but it's also the source of some of the most phantasmagorical photographs ever captured — images that look as though living animals had instantly turned to stone.
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What is the stormiest ocean?

The Stormiest Seas In The World
  • Bay of Biscay. ...
  • Cook Strait, between North & South Islands of New Zealand. ...
  • Drake Passage, Southern tip of South America. ...
  • Irminger Sea, between southern Greenland & Iceland. ...
  • Maracaibo Lake, Venezuela. ...
  • Port George lV, Western Australia. ...
  • South China Sea. ...
  • Southern Ocean.
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What is the deadliest lake in the US?

Lake Michigan

This lake is consistently named the deadliest in the U.S., even though it is a popular swimming attraction for both visitors and locals. Unfortunately, Lake Michigan has an extremely strong undercurrent that is responsible for several deaths each year.
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Is the Pacific or Atlantic scarier?

Both oceans are unpredictable, but the Atlantic Ocean is more dangerous because of its exposure to coastal winds and rapid temperature changes.
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Can humans survive in Lake Natron?

"Humans cannot, and would die if their legs were exposed for any length of time.” So far this year, water levels have been too high for the flamingos to nest. Some fish, too, have had limited success vacationing at the lake—lower salinity lagoons form on the outer edges from hot springs flowing into Lake Natron.
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Can humans swim in Lake Natron?

But if you're looking for a slightly less-thrilling day at the lake, feel free to dip your toes or swim around the opening to Texas' second largest fully submerged cave. The extreme waters of Tanzania's Lake Natron are as deadly as they are beautiful.
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Can you swim the Nile?

Swimming is safe (and encouraged). The section of water between Aswan and Luxor is clean and taking a dip is a real highlight. Your Felucca Captain my suggest swimming in the Nile.
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Can you swim in the Amazon River?

Last year on April 8th, Slovenian marathon swimmer Martin Strel became the first man to swim the entire length of the Amazon River from headwaters in Peru to the Brazilian port city of Belém: 3,274 miles. It took him 66 days with a support crew of near twenty people following him in a boat for protection.
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Can rivers pull you under?

Rivers and streams can appear calm on the surface but there may be: Strong undercurrents that can pull under even a strong and experienced swimmer. Strainers (branches that act like a sieve and keeps people/ boats/ gear from passing through) and blockages such as trees, debris, etc.
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What is the safest ocean?

What's the world's best ocean? An objective and evidence-based ranking
  • 5th. Indian Ocean – 4.3 stars.
  • 4th. Arctic Ocean – 4.4 stars.
  • 3rd. Pacific Ocean – 4.6 stars.
  • 2nd. Atlantic Ocean – 4.7 stars.
  • 1st. Southern Ocean – 4.8 stars.
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Which ocean is the deepest?

The deepest part of the ocean is called the Challenger Deep and is located beneath the western Pacific Ocean in the southern end of the Mariana Trench, which runs several hundred kilometers southwest of the U.S. territorial island of Guam. Challenger Deep is approximately 10,935 meters (35,876 feet) deep.
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Where is the Black Sea?

The Black Sea is located at the southeastern extremity of Europe. It is bordered by Ukraine to the north, Russia to the northeast, Georgia to the east, Turkey to the south, and Bulgaria and Romania to the west.
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Can you poop in a lake?

Of course, outdoors in lakes, ponds, rivers, and the ocean, poop can get into the water even without someone actively pooping in it. For instance, stormwater runoff can flush human and animal feces into the water. So can flooding, discharges from sewage treatment plants, and boats.
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Can you swim in a volcano lake?

The blue beauty of Crater Lake extends beyond its depth.

Visitors can swim at designated areas, but beware -- the water is usually very cold! The water of Crater Lake is a deep, gorgeous blue.
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Can you swim in a volcano?

Even though they are not hot, there have been several fatal accidents related to their instability. So, even though you theoretically could swim in them, we discourage it strongly!
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