Australia lake turns BRIGHT PINK in strange natural phenomenon

These are high temperatures, bright sunlight and a lack of rainfall.

And the combination of conditions triggers algae growing in the lake’s salt crust produce a red pigment.

This pigment, called beta carotene, as part of the algae’s photosynthesis process.

And this is not the first time Westgate Park has altered its appearance.

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