Scientists Are Struggling To Explain A Lake That Visitors Don't Return From
Roopkund Lake is tucked between two Himalayan peaks in India, and it attracts visitors from all over the planet. They don't strap into their hiking boots and tackle the dangerous trek just to take a swim, though. Instead, there's a chilling reason that people dare to gather around the edges of the shallow water and peer past the surface. The lake offers a "view" quite like any other, and so far, scientific explanations have offered no answer for the phenomena. Their studies have only further complicated our understanding of the body of water.
A Frozen Lake
As with most water in freezing temperatures, Roopkund Lake is frozen solid for most months of the year. The small body of water measures only 135 feet wide and is 16,500 feet above sea level.
Talk About Remote
It's no easy trek up the mountain to reach the lake. While the Himalayas seem like a supporting cast to the star that is Mount Everest, the truth is, Everest is only the 10th-deadliest mountain in the range.
Particularly Deadly
Some mountain peaks in the range, though technically not as tall as Everest, have unsettling stats. Annapurna 1 and K2 have mortality rates between 29-32% each. So, you have to be either insane or somewhat superhuman to attempt the climb.
Planning For The Worst
Up past 16,000 feet, the deadly forces of nature surround you. People who navigate the range can plan for a certain amount. Supplies, training and knowledge can take you far. But there's certainly a lot that can't be predicted.
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