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Lake Issyk-KulPosition of center of photo (Lat/Long): [42.45612/77.31018] |
![]() ![]() Lake terraces along the shores indicate a higher water level in the past. The presence of underwater ruins of buildings proves that in the Middle Ages the level of the lake was lower than it is now. In the 20th century the lake has dropped more than three meters. Seasonal fluctuations of the level, caused by summer floods in the approx. 50 rivers of the Issyk-Kul basin, range from 20 to 60 cm. Surface curents, which flow counterclockwise, have been recorded. The water of the Issyk-Kul is sky blue in colour, very clear (visibility up to 65 feet), and salty (0.6%). |
Source of material: NASA |
Further information: WikiPedia article on Lake Issyk-Kul