La Brea Pitch Lake
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La Brea Pitch Lake
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
The La Brea Pitch Lake is a lake of natural asphalt in southwest Trinidad. It has fascinated explorers, scientists and the common folk since its discovery by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1595. The lake covers about 500 sq. m and is reported to be 75 m deep. The Pitch Lake attracts about 20,000 visitors annually. It is also mined for asphalt which is exported for high-quality road construction.
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