Antarctica is an ice edge where, it seems, there is nothing but snow and penguins. But hold on stronger: there is a real river and it is called onyx. IA Sakhalinmedia reports that this is the only river on the continent.
In the very dry place of the planet – the dry valleys of Antarctica – the onyx river slowly flows. With a length of about 40 kilometers, it comes to life only two months a year, when the Antarctic summer slightly melts the glaciers. This river is a rare phenomenon, because in the conditions of permafrost, the water here is a real jewel.
Onyx originates in the oasis of Wright and goes to Lake Wanda. There are no fish in its waters, but amazing microorganisms and algae live, which adapted to an extreme environment. The river feeds on the Tali waters of the glaciers, but due to the harsh climate, its flow quickly runs out.
Dry valleys amaze with their uniqueness – this is the most arid desert on the ground, where precipitation is practically absent. Near the river there are lakes, such as Don Chuan, whose salinity surpasses even the Dead Sea.
The Onyx River is a reminder that nature can surprise anyone, and seeing it with your own eyes is a dream for bold travelers!
