Jul 31, 2026
✦The Times of India
Unfrozen even at -50°C: Meet Don Juan, the 'stubborn' pond in Antarctica that refuses to freeze
Don Juan Pond in Antarctica’s McMurdo Dry Valleys stays liquid even at minus 50°C. Scientists said the pond is the saltiest natural body of water on Earth. Its high calcium chloride levels act as a super antifreeze. This unique chemistry helps the shallow pool resist freezing when temperatures drop very low.