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lakes [2021/09/27 07:14] rapidplatypus [St. Mary's Challenger] |
lakes [2021/09/27 07:35] (current) rapidplatypus [Lake Tanganyika] |
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==== Lake Niasa ==== | ==== Lake Niasa ==== |
Niasa, Malawi - a lake of tectonic origin, located in southeastern Africa. The outflow of water from the lake is through the Shire River - a tributary of the Zambezi. On the lake there are many islands; the largest are Likoma and Chizumulu. The lake is known for its incredible amount of natural resources which are fish, many endemic species live here. [([[https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/discovering-lake-niassa|WWF]])] | Niasa, Malawi is a lake of tectonic origin, located in southeastern Africa. The outflow of water from the lake is through the Shire River, a tributary of the Zambezi. There are many islands on the lake, the largest of which are Likoma and Chizumulu. The lake is known for its incredible amount of natural resources, particularly fish. Many endemic species live here. [([[https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/discovering-lake-niassa|WWF]])] |
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==== Lake Tanganyika ==== | ==== Lake Tanganyika ==== |
Tanganyika is the longest freshwater lake in the world. Its maximum length is 410 miles. It is also the world's second deepest freshwater lake 4,710 feet, second-oldest, and second-largest by volume. [([[https://www.britannica.com/place/Lake-Tanganyika|Britannica]])] | Tanganyika is the longest freshwater lake in the world, reaching a maximum length of 410 miles. It is also the world's second deepest freshwater lake at 4,710 feet, the second oldest and the second largest by volume. [([[https://www.britannica.com/place/Lake-Tanganyika|Britannica]])] |
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{{tag>geography nature}} | {{tag>geography nature}} |