
Erçek Gölü is one of the closed-basin lakes located east of Van Gölü, approximately 30 kilometers from the center of Van. Situated at an elevation of 1803 meters above sea level, the lake has a total surface area of 22,263 hectares. Geomorphologically classified as a dam lake, Erçek Gölü is one of the main wetlands within the Van Gölü Basin. The lake waters are saline and sodic, distinguishing them from freshwater ecosystems. The deepest point of the lake is 40 meters, with an average depth of 1
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Erçek Gölü is one of the closed-basin lakes located east of Lake Van, approximately 30 kilometers from the center of Van. The lake lies at an elevation of 1,803 meters above sea level and has a total surface area of 22,263 hectares. Geomorphologically classified as a dam lake, Erçek Gölü is one of the main wetlands within the Van Gölü Basin. The lake waters are saline and sodic, distinguishing them from freshwater ecosystems. The deepest point of the lake is 40 meters, with an average depth o
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