Makhrage Lake
| Makhrage Lake | |
|---|---|
  Makhrage Lake Location within Iran | |
Interactive map of Makhrage Lake | |
| Coordinates | 30°25′38″N 57°07′22″E / 30.42722°N 57.12278°E |
| Type | lake |
| rain | |
| none | |
Surface area | 1,500 hectares (3,700 acres) |
| Settlements | Shahr-e Babak, Kerman province, Iran |
Makhrage Lake (Persian: دریاچه مخراج) also known as Makhrageh or Chah Zangar is a salt lake in the Shahr-e Babak city of Kerman province.[1]
Description
It covers an area of over 15 square kilometers and lies 3 kilometers southeast of Makhrageh. It is the largest natural mirror in Southeast Iran.[2][3]
Lake is originally nourished by three rivers from Qantas' northern, western, and eastern regions; the lake now grapples with saltwater intrusion from a nearby saline source. Lake's water supply has undergone significant changes over time.[1]
The Habib Allah Khani River offers the main source of freshwater, flowing seasonally and channeling cool water through a network of narrow ditches. Vital watercourse of the lake supports the ecosystem in surrounding areas.[4][5]
References
- 1 2 "Makhrage Salt Lake | Travel to Iran". alaedin.travel. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ↑ "Makhrageh Lake: The Largest Natural Mirror in Iran - Tourism news". Tasnim News Agency. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ↑ Banan, Amir (2021-05-10). "Do You Know Where is the Largest Natural Mirror in Iran?". Best Iran Tour Packages 2024/2025. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ↑ "Kerman Desert; Land Of Unknown Wonders - Iran Front Page". ifpnews.com. 2019-06-19. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ↑ IR, NA (2019-06-16). "Kerman lakes; unexplored wonders of desert". IRNA English. Retrieved 2024-12-09.