Children living along the shores of Lake Van, the world’s largest alkaline lake, spend much of their summer swimming in its waters, where the lake’s alkaline properties and the sun...
Lake Van, the world's largest soda lake, becomes a popular spot for children living in the neighborhoods along its shores during the summer months. With the warmer weather and school holidays, the children spend a large part of their days at the lake, their hair turning yellow due to the lake's alkaline composition and the sun.
The combination of the alkaline water of Lake Van and the summer sun has changed the hair color of children in Van. Children living in neighborhoods near the shore are turning blonde after spending their summer holidays in the water.