Lake Salda, in southwestern Turkey, bears a close resemblance to Mars' Jezero crater, which is currently being sampled by ...

A strikingly clear lake nestled in southwestern Turkey has become a focal point for scientists aiming to understand the ...

Lake Salda in Turkey mirrors Mars's Jezero Crater with its hydromagnesite minerals and microbialites, offering scientists a ...

With its vivid turquoise, green and blue waters, it’s no surprise Lake Salda is often promoted as the “Maldives of Turkey.” According to scientists, it’s also the only place on Earth that’s analogous ...

This beautiful turquoise, green and blue lake is often promoted as the "Maldives of Turkey". As well as offering a breathtaking sight, Lake Salda boasts a peaceful environment that is surrounded ...

(CNN) — With its vivid turquoise, green and blue waters, it’s no surprise Lake Salda is often promoted as the “Maldives of Turkey.” Extraordinary to look at, peaceful and surrounded by an ...

Why it's incredible: The lake is the only place on Earth that's similar to Jezero crater on Mars. Lake Salda is a body of water in Turkey that bears a strong resemblance to Mars' Jezero crater.

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