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NASA believes Turkey Salda lake could offer clues to a crater on Mars but environmental activists fear the natural phenomenon with its bright white sand and sparkling turquoise waters is at risk. AFP
Turkish lake with likely clues to Mars gains unwanted fame
Sun, 9 May 2021
Boasting azure waters and white sands, a Turkish lake that NASA thinks hides secrets about Mars threatens to become too popular for its own good.
Lake Salda gained international renown when US scientists began poking around in preparation for the Perseverance rover mission, which has been beaming back videos from the Red Planet since February.