Lake Aygır | |
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Location | Adilcevaz, Bitlis Province |
Coordinates | 38°50′11″N 42°49′23″E / 38.8365°N 42.8230°E |
Lake type | Freshwater, Maar |
Basin countries | Turkey |
Max. width | 37 kilometres (23 mi) |
Max. depth | 65 metres (213 ft) |
Surface elevation | 2 m (6 ft 7 in) |
Lake Aygır ( Turkish: Aygır Gölü); is a lake in the Adilcevaz district of Bitlis province. It is located at the southern foot of Süphan Mountain.. [1]
The source of lake water is rains and Şorlar Creek from the summit of Süphan Mountain. It has been declared a sensitive area to be strictly protected by the Presidency. [2]
Aygır Lake is a Maar lake formed as a result of the volcanic eruptions of Süphan Mountain. The waters of the lake freeze in winter. [3]