Table 1.
Main characteristics of soda lakes studied.
| Area | Examples | Total salts, g l−1 | pH | Total carbonate alkalinity (M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Magadi, Bogoria, Crater lake, Elmenteita | 20–220 | 9.5–11.0 | 0.12–1.16 |
| Wadi Natrun (Egypt) | Rozita, Beida, Gaar, Fazda, Zugm, Hamra, Umm-Risha, Khadra | 200–380 | 9.5–10.3 | 0.11–0.75 |
| California | Mono lake, Searles lake, Owens lake | 90–220 | 9.7 | 0.5–1.0 |
| Washington State | Soap lake | 20–140 | 9.9 | No data |
| Transbaikal Steppe (Russia) | Hilganta, Hadyn, Ulan-Nor, Gorbunka | 5–40 | 9.5–10.2 | 0.02–0.11 |
| Kulunda Steppe (Altai, Russia) | Tanatar lake system, Bitter lake system, Cock soda lake | 20–380 | 9.3–10.6 | 0.02–5.2 |
| North-eastern Mongolia | Hotontyn, Shar-Burdiin, Dzun-Uldziit, Baga-Nur | 5–360 | 9.2–10.5 | 0.02–1.20 |