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Floating Islands
The islets are made of totora reeds, which grow in the Titicaca lake, Peru. The dense roots that the plants develop and interweave form a natural layer called Khili (about one to two meters thick) that support the islands . They are anchored with ropes attached to sticks driven into the bottom of the lake. The reeds at the bottoms of the islands rot away fairly quickly, so new reeds are added to the top constantly, about every three months; this is what it makes exciting for tourists when walking on the island.] This is especially important in the rainy season when the reeds rot a lot faster. The islands last about thirty years.
(wikipedia)
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Floating Islands
The islets are made of totora reeds, which grow in the Titicaca lake, Peru. The dense roots that the plants develop and interweave form a natural layer called Khili (about one to two meters thick) that support the islands . They are anchored with ropes attached to sticks driven into the bottom of the lake. The reeds at the bottoms of the islands rot away fairly quickly, so new reeds are added to the top constantly, about every three months; this is what it makes exciting for tourists when walking on the island.] This is especially important in the rainy season when the reeds rot a lot faster. The islands last about thirty years.
(wikipedia)
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