Spotted Lake

The Spotted Lake is a revered waterbody cherished for its cultural, economic, and strategic importance

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It boasts a distinctive appearance due to its high concentration of minerals, giving it a spotted appearance

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Minerals such as calcium, sodium sulfate, and magnesium sulfate make its unique utility as ammunition raw material

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This made it historically relevant to be used in World War I and even later for silver and titanium

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The lake serves as a spiritual centre for the Syilx Okanagan People, who named it ‘Kliluk’, for its religious and therapeutic properties

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Situated in British Columbia, Canada, this lake’s water evaporates, revealing the colorful mineral pattern on its bed

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Most of the magnesium sulfate crystallizes in the summer due to seasonal amount of precipitation

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It has been owned by the Okanagan Nation Alliance Chiefs Executive Council and the Syilx People since 2001 to preserve its cultural heritage

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Access to Spotted Lake is restricted, symbolizing its sacredness to the First Nations people for saving its ecological integrity

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