Lake Nemrut

Lake Nemrut
Nemrut Gölü
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Satellite view (2001)
Location Bitlis Province, Turkey
Coordinates 38°39′N 42°14′E / 38.65°N 42.23°E / 38.65; 42.23Coordinates: 38°39′N 42°14′E / 38.65°N 42.23°E / 38.65; 42.23
Lake type Crater
Basin countries Turkey
Max. length 4.9 km (3.0 mi)
Max. width 2.1 km (1.3 mi)
Surface area 12.36 km2 (4.77 sq mi)
Average depth 140 m (460 ft)
Max. depth 176 m (577 ft)
Surface elevation 2,247 m (7,372 ft)[1]
References [1]

Lake Nemrut (Turkish: Nemrut Gölü) in Volcano Nemrut, in the Bitlis Province, eastern part of Turkey. It is located at 38°39′N 42°14′E / 38.65°N 42.23°E / 38.65; 42.23, close to Lake Van. Lake Nemrut is located in the elevation of about 2,247 m. It has an area of 12.36 km² and maximum depth of 176 m.

References

  1. 1 2 Özpeker I. Nemrut Yanardağinin petrojenezi // Ofset Baski Atölyesi, ITÜ Maden Fak., № 3/14, 1973

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