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This is because it contains minerals that are beneficial to animals such as cattle. It’s also becoming a popular addition to vegan recipes as well. On top of the black salt, its white counterpart can also be found there, as well as salt crystals in the thickest part of the lake’s deposit.
The Forming Of The Deposit
The salt deposit found in the middle of the crater was formed millions of years ago after a series of numerous geological events in the surrounding area. A deep fissure, known as the East African Rift, created a split in the Earth that runs for thousands of miles.
This fissure in the Earth then brought minerals and water to the surface. The result was the formation of numerous lakes, salt deposits, and volcanoes across several East African countries, including Ethiopia.
Not Just Craters Were Formed, But Mountains Too
One of the most impressive things that were the result of the East African Rift is the towering Ol Doinyo Lengai, an active volcano found in Tanzania, which is unique for its natrocarbonatite lava.
After a 1960 eruption, an investigation took place which confirmed a leading geological theory. Experts were able to deduce that the magma was indeed the source of the carbonatite, which is a type of rock known to contain high amounts of rare elements.
