5. It Can Preserve Human Bodies for Centuries
If you were to drown in Lake Natron, your body would undergo a very unusual process. Instead of decomposing like it normally would in most bodies of water, it would be almost perfectly preserved.
The lake’s extremely high salt content and alkaline chemistry act like a natural embalming agent, keeping your skin, internal organs, and even your hair intact for an incredibly long time. These harsh conditions are too toxic for most bacteria and scavengers, which means the usual processes of decay are halted. Centuries later, your body could still appear eerily well preserved, almost as if frozen in time.
