Gold glitters around Ghana's 'lake of souls' thanks to catastrophic meteor strike — Earth from space
Ghana's Lake Bosumtwi, formed by a meteor impact around 1 million years ago, is surrounded by gold deposits. The lake is sacred to the Asante people and is known as the 'lake of souls.' Studying this site may provide insights into extraterrestrial craters due to its unique geological features.
- ▪Lake Bosumtwi is Ghana's only natural freshwater lake.
- ▪The lake was created by a 3,300-foot-wide meteor impact.
- ▪The area surrounding the lake contains valuable gold deposits.
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Planet Earth Gold glitters around Ghana's 'lake of souls' thanks to catastrophic meteor strike — Earth from space A 2015 satellite photo shows a series of golden tendrils surrounding Ghana's Lake Bosumtwi, which is considered sacred to the local Asante people. The lake and its surroundings were shaped by a massive meteor impact around 1 million years ago. By Harry Baker published 26 May 2026 in Features When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Ghana's Lake Bosumtwi was formed around 1 million years ago when a hefty space rock slammed into Earth. This also brought lots of valuable metals, such as gold, to the planet's surface.
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