The lake has clear waters and rich biodiversity, making it both a fishing ground for locals and a tourist attraction.
The lake was likely formed over time by various floods, volcanic eruptions, and ash flows.
With the exception of a few shallow shores, the lake has a steep coastline surrounding it.
The lake has varying levels of biodiversity, and an environmental impact assessment of the lake showed that human activity has an effect on the local phytoplankton population.
[1] According to an April 2020 study, the increasing population of the Galela region threatens the lake's biodiversity.