The Canadian Banff National Park is one of the most beautiful & scenic places in have visited.
Ideal for a road trip as we drove next to lakes, rivers and mountains.
One of the stops was Lake Louise.
Lake Louise is a stunning glacial lake located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Renowned for its vibrant turquoise waters, the lake is surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains, including Mount Victoria and the Victoria Glacier. It spans approximately 2 km (1.2 miles) in length and reaches depths of up to 70 m (230 ft) due to glacial meltwater rich in rock flour, which gives it its it its iconic color.
The turquoise color of Lake Louise is primarily due to glacial meltwater rich in rock flour, which consists of fine particles created when glaciers grind against bedrock. This rock flour remains suspended in the water, scattering sunlight and giving the lake its vibrant hue. The color is most vivid in spring when the glaciers melt, increasing the concentration of this sediment in the water. As sunlight reflects off these particles, it enhances the turquoise appearance, particularly during clear days when light absorption and refraction play a significant role in the visual effect.
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