In a groundbreaking discovery, Czech scientists have identified the world's largest known underground thermal lake, hidden beneath Albania’s Vromoner region. Lake Neuron is located 417 feet below the surface, stretching 454 feet long and 138 feet wide, and holding roughly 2.2 million gallons of warm water. The lake’s hydrogen sulfide-rich water interacts with limestone, slowly transforming it into gypsum, a soft mineral commonly used in plaster and drywall. This rare natural process provides scientists with a unique opportunity to study how underground landscapes evolve over time. Beyond its geological significance, the discovery sheds light on the hidden wonders beneath our feet and opens new doors for understanding subterranean ecosystems and mineral formation.
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