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Heavy snowfall in Turkey blanketed forests and mountains in white, while freezing temperatures in Van province led to the partial freezing of Lake Erçek.
Lake Erçek in Van province, Turkey, has transformed into a breathtaking winter landscape, as freezing temperatures caused much of its salty, soda-rich waters to freeze.
The lake’s surface is covered in a thick layer of ice, set against the backdrop of snow-dusted mountains, creating a scene out of a winter fairy tale.
The freezing temperatures have also led to the loss of several flamingos and other birds, unable to escape the harsh conditions.
The 99-square-kilometer lake’s striking beauty is amplified by this rare natural phenomenon.

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