Lac de Derborence
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| Lac de Derborence | |
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| Location | Conthey, Valais |
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| Primary sources | Derbonne |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Surface elevation | 1449 m |
Lac de Derborence is a mountain lake in the municipality of Conthey, Valais, Switzerland. It was formed after rockfalls on 24 September 1714 and 23 June 1749. In 1749, an estimated 50 mio m³ of rocks blocked the course of the Derbonne river and lead to the formation of the lake.
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