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What happened to Lake Urmia in Iran?
By late 2017, the lake had shrunk to 10% of its former size (and 1/60 of water volume in 1998) due to persistent general drought in Iran, but also the damming of the local rivers that flow into it, and the pumping of groundwater from the surrounding area.
In which country is Lake Urmia?
Iran’s
Lake Urmia is Iran’s largest wetland and was once one of the biggest saltwater lakes in the world. Until recently, it was also Iran’s principal domestic tourism destination. For decades, Tehranis would drive the 10 hours or so from the capital to the country’s far north-west.
Who found Blood Falls?
explorer Griffith Taylor
Though we’ve known for decades what causes the red color, it took more than 100 years for scientists to discover the source of Blood Falls: a secret, ancient, underground lake. Blood Falls were first discovered by Australian explorer Griffith Taylor during an expedition in 1911.
Can you swim in the Great Lakes?
While the ocean waters are incredible, nothing compares to a swim in these fresh, wave-filled inland seas. Yes, the Great Lakes have waves! Not as intense as ocean waves with the added bonus of no sharks or jellyfish. The region also boasts some incredible sandy and rocky beaches to relax on after a dip.
Where is Lake Urmia in Iran?
Lake Urmia (Persian: دریاچه ارومیه, Daryâche-ye Orumiye) is an endorheic salt lake in Iran. The lake is located between the provinces of East Azerbaijan and West Azerbaijan in Iran, and west of the southern portion of the Caspian Sea.
How much of Lake Urmia is gone?
Lake Urmia has been shrinking for a long time, with an annual evaporation rate of 0.6 to 1 m (24 to 39 in). Although measures are now being taken to reverse the trend the lake has shrunk by 60% and could disappear entirely. Only 5% of the lake’s water remains.
Can Armenia help Iran save drying lake oroumiyeh?
^ “Armenia to help Iran save drying lake Oroumiyeh”. ^ “Iran to spend $500 million to save shrunken Lake Urmia”. ^ “Completed by the end of the 94 dams Silveh Piranshahr” (in Persian). Kurd Press. 23 August 2014. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015.
When was the Battle of Urmia fought?
The Battle of Urmia was fought near the lake in 1604, during the Ottoman–Safavid War of 1603–1618. In the last five hundred years the area around Lake Urmia has been home to Azerbaijanis, Kurds, Iranians, Assyrians, and Armenians .