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Lake Burdur

Lake Burdur

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December 3, 2025

Burdur Lake is a saline and soda lake of tectonic origin, located within the boundaries of Burdur Province in southwestern Türkiye, with a closed basin. Its surface area varies over time due to factors such as evaporation and water loss, measuring approximately 250 km² during the 2000s. In addition to being the seventh largest lake in Türkiye, it is also one of the country’s deepest lakes, with a maximum depth of 110 m. It lies at an elevation of 845 m above sea level.GEOLOGICAL AND HYDROLOGICAL

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Mürüvvet Doğangün

Mürüvvet Doğangün

Akşehir Lake

Akşehir Lake

(630 words)
December 8, 2025

Akşehir Lake is a tectonic origin closed basin lake located between the provinces of Konya and Afyonkarahisir in Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region, situated between the Sultan Mountains and Emir Mountain. The lake lies in the southeastern part of the Akarçay Closed Basin, within the approximately 2,237 km² Akşehir Sub-Basin. Although its surface area has undergone significant fluctuations over time, it was historically recorded as Türkiye’s fifth largest lake. During its fullest periods, its sur

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Sümeyra Uzun

Sümeyra Uzun

Agave

Agave

(784 words)
December 3, 2025

Agave is a perennial plant genus belonging to the Asparagaceae (asparagus family) and exhibiting succulent characteristics. Typically growing in arid and semi-arid regions, agave is recognized by its rosette structure formed by fleshy leaves. The genus name originates from Ancient Greek and means “noble” or “magnificent.” With approximately 200 species, this plant is notable for flowering only once in its lifetime. Agave is naturally distributed across Central and South America and the southwest

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Zahra Çelebioğlu

Zahra Çelebioğlu

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