The Toxic Blue Lagoon of Buxton
In a disused quarry at Harpur Hill, near Buxton, there's a bright blue lagoon. It looks like a perfect place to cool off in summer. And it is, if you enjoy skin irritation and fungal infections. But the strange thing is: I arrived expecting to find it black, not blue...Why do I talk about dark and lonely water, and about fools ignoring signs?
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I just saw a short article and video about this posted on Slate and was eager to share when I saw it had already been done a few months ago! I found the most interesting PDF on Harpur Hill (where the Buxton Lagoon is located) describing the geological history of the area as well as the industrial history, which I put in the related links. Interestingly enough, this PDF was produced by the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.