Category Archives: Lake

West Lake-China

Posted on November 13, 2011 by admin

West Lake is located in the western area of Hangzhou Cita’s center. There are dozens of lakes called West Lake worldwide, but “West Lake” usually refers to the Hangzhou West Lake. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides. The … Continue reading →

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Lake Baikal-Russia

Posted on October 13, 2011 by admin

The Committee inscribed Lake Baikal as the most outstanding example of a freshwater ecosystem on the basis of natrual criteria (vii), (viii), (ix) and (x). It is the oldest and deepest of the world´s lakes containing nearly 20% of the … Continue reading →

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Malham Tarn Lake-England

Posted on September 24, 2011 by admin

Malham Tarn is the largest fresh water lake in Britain. It sits on a high altitude (373 m) and is about 60 ha in size. During the glacial period it was at least twice this size and much deeper extending … Continue reading →

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Nahuel Huapi Lake-Argentina

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

Nahuel Huapi Lake (Spanish: “Lago Nahuel Huapí”) is a lake in the lake region of northern Patagonia between the provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén, in Argentina. The lake depression consists of several glacial valleys carved out along faults and … Continue reading →

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Lago Espejo Lakes-Argentina

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

Lago Espejo (Spanish for Mirror Lake) is a lake of glacial tectonic origin located in southern Neuquén Province, Argentina. The lake lies near the town of Villa La Angostura, on the route known as the Road of the Seven Lakes. … Continue reading →

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Lake Posadas-Argentina

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

Lake Posadas is a lake located on the edge of the southern Andes, northwest of Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, near the border between Argentina and Chile. Lake Posadas, somewhat triangular in shape, has cliffs, ravines and volcanic tuffs with no … Continue reading →

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Yelcho Lake-Chile

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

Yelcho Lake is a fjord-shaped lake located in the southern Los Lagos Region, in the Palena Province, Chile. Its outlet is a river of the same name, which flows north-west and empties into Gulf of Corcovado, near Chaitén. The lake … Continue reading →

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Paranoá Lake-Brazil

Posted on August 23, 2011 by admin

The boat trip on Paranoa Lake takes 2 hours from start to finish. It departs from the ASBAC Club, one of the city’s many yacht clubs. From here it goes out across the great lake toward the city. The tour … Continue reading →

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore-USA

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a U.S. National Lakeshore on the shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States. Paved highways penetrate part way into the lakeshore from both ends. Travelers seeking to drive from one … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore-USA

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

LakeshoreSleeping Bear Dunes is a United States National Lakeshore located on Lake Michigan near Traverse City in Northern Michigan. It consists of miles of sand dunes on the Lake Michigan shoreline and the islands of North Manitou and South Manitou.Creation … Continue reading →

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