Lake Nazik
Lake in Turkey
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Lake Nazik (Turkish: Nazik; Armenian: Նազիկ, Kurdish: Gola Nazikê) is a freshwater lake in the Ahlat district, Bitlis Province, eastern part of Turkey. It is close to Lake Van. Lake Nazik has maximum depth of about 50 m.[1]
LocationNazik, Ahlat, Bitlis Province
Coordinates38.855547°N 42.286783°E
| Lake Nazik | |
|---|---|
The south-eastern shore of Lake Nazik | |
  Lake Nazik | |
| Location | Nazik, Ahlat, Bitlis Province |
| Coordinates | 38.855547°N 42.286783°E |
| Lake type | Volcanic dam, Freshwater |
| Basin countries | Turkey |
| Max. length | 11.5 km (7.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 7 km (4.3 mi) |
| Surface area | 44.5 km2 (17.2 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 40–50 m (130–160 ft) |
| Max. depth | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) |
Geology and geomorphology
It is estimated that Nazik Lake was formed when lava flows from the Bilican Mountains blocked the valley where the lake settled.[2]
