Two lakes at the end of glaciers

The boulders, stones and other debris carried down by the glaciers end up near Laigu village, and block the flow of melt water from the glaciers, forming two lakes. Surprisingly, they differ greatly from each other: one boasts beautiful water as clear and as jade , while the other is rather turbid and muddy. The two lakes provide a delightful contrast as decoration for the village. But why are the lakes so different? According to expert Shan Zhiqiang, the clean lake's upper reaches are at a quiet glacier that brings few impurities, while the situation is just contrary for the other lake.

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