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Sascha Pare

Loughareema: The 'vanishing lake' in Northern Ireland that mysteriously drains and refills itself within hours

An image of the Vanishing Lake in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The lake is surrounded by grassland.
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Name: Loughareema, or The Vanishing Lake

Location: County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Coordinates: 55.157034137386944, -6.1079272599514285

Why it's incredible: The lake can disappear in just hours.

Loughareema, or The Vanishing Lake, is an ephemeral lake in Northern Ireland with a rare geology that scientists still don't really understand.

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