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Images from Lake Van reveal severe drought
Amidst escalating concerns about climate change, striking photographs captured at Lake Van in the Eastern Anatolian region have revealed the harsh reality of drought.
Global climate change and resulting droughts continue to affect Lake Van. The 3,712 square kilometer lake is the largest soda lake in the world and the largest lake in Türkiye.
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'Animals are thirsty': Dust and bones on Türkiye’s shrinking lake
Shepherd İbrahim Koç recalls his youth with fondness as he grazes cattle on a barren field that was once lush with vegetation on the edge of Türkiye's largest lake.
An occasional shrub marks the spots from where Lake Van has retreated over years of global heating and drought.
"The animals are thirsty," the 65-year-old lamented.
Iraq drought claims lakeside resort
Iraqi merchant Mohamed has never seen such a grim tourist season: Years of drought have shrunken the majestic Lake Habbaniyah, keeping away the holidaymakers who once flocked there during summer
"The last two years, there was some activity, but now there's no more water," said 35-year-old Mohamed, asking to be identified by his first name only.
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Lake that used to supply ice to India now short on water
Ice from Lake Cerknica, the largest intermittent lake in Europe, used to be exported all the way to Mumbai, India, but now the lake might eventually be left dry due to climate change. Water levels have been dropping for years, which increasingly affects the lake's ecosystem.
101 reasons to visit Slovenia, if only for the lakes
If you are looking to cool off in Slovenia on a hot summer day, look further than Lake Bled or Bohinj. There are around 280 lakes in the country, the top 101 of which are featured in a book called The Slovenia Lakes.
Alpine lake sediments may hold clues to climate change
Three alpine lakes and two coastal lagoons in Greece underwent coring in late May as scientists anticipate that they could offer valuable insights into the climate and environment of Southeastern Europe over the past 5,000 years.
Over 800,000 cubic meters of bottom mud removed from Lake Van
In line with the Lake Van Basin Protection Action Plan, more than 800,000 cubic meters of bottom mud has been removed from Lake Van since 2019, Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum has said.
Greece’s stunning alpine lakes you must see
The most famous alpine lake, also known as Dragon Lake, in the country is located up high, at 2,050 m altitude
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Climate change is uncovering gruesome mafia secrets in this Las Vegas lake
Like many other bodies of water in the world, Lake Mead is shrinking
Excavation works in unique lake stir fury
Excavation works with ladles to build a water tank on the beach of a famous lake, which has been dubbed "Turkey's Maldives" for its white sand and clear water, have sparked fury, prompting action from local authorities.
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