Lake Yoa
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Lake Yoa | |
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Location | Ounianga Kebir, Sahara |
Coordinates | |
Primary inflows | underground aquifer |
Primary outflows | evaporation |
Basin countries | Chad |
Surface area | 3 km² |
Max. depth | 25 m |
Lake Yoa is in northeastern Chad, surrounded by the Sahara desert. Though located in a region with little rainfall, it replenishes its water through an underground aquifer. [1]
[edit] References
- ^ Chang, Kenneth. "Shift From Savannah to Sahara Was Gradual, Research Suggests", The New York Times, 2008-05-09. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.