Lake Urmia, once one of the largest saltwater lakes in the Middle East, has dramatically shrunk over the past few decades due to climate change and water diversion. Located in northwestern Iran, this vibrant turquoise lake is now a striking symbol of environmental decline. Its drying basin exposes vast salt plains, creating both ecological challenges and hauntingly beautiful landscapes. #geography #fyp #viral #canada #travel #adventure # | Urban Atlas

Lake Urmia, in northwestern Iran, was once the sixth-largest saltwater lake on the planet with a surface area of roughly 2,300 square miles (6,000 sq. km). By 2017, it had shrunk to 10% of its original size due to drought and damming of inflow rivers, but it has been refilling since 2019 thanks to a restoration program and above average precipitation. | Daily Overview

Lake Urmia was once the sixth-largest saltwater lake on the planet with a surface area of 2,000 square miles (5,200 square km), but by 2017 had shrunk to 10% of its original size due to drought and damming of inflow rivers. Located in northwestern Iran, water levels rose once again in 2019 and continued in 2020 due to above average precipitation and the efforts of a restoration program. 37.700000°, 45.366667° Source imagery: NASA / Google Timelapse/ Planet | Daily Overview

Lake Urmia is an endorheic salt lake in northwestern Iran. It was once the sixth-largest saltwater lake on Earth with a surface area of 2,000 square miles (5,200 square km), but by 2017 had shrunk to 10% of its original size due to drought and damming of inflow rivers. It has begun to refill since 2019, thanks to increased rain and a restoration program. As water levels ebb and flow, the lake’s color ranges from blue-green to red-orange based on its concentration of salt-loving bacteria and alga