| Lake Süphan | |
|---|---|
  Lake Süphan | |
| Location | Çaldıran, Van Province |
| Coordinates | 38°57′53″N 43°52′08″E / 38.9646°N 43.8688°E |
| Basin countries | Turkey |
| Surface area | 1.27 km2 |
| Surface elevation | 2.434 m (7 ft 11.8 in) |
Lake Süphan (Turkish: Süphan Gölü; is a lake in Çaldıran district of Van province. It is closer to Muradiye district and 67 kilometers away from Van city center. [1]
Geology and geography
Süphan Lake is located in the north of Pırreşit mountain. It is one of the highest lakes in Turkey. It was formed as a result of tectonic movements. The region is covered with alpine meadows.[2]
References
- ↑ "Süphan Gölü". sehrivangazetesi.com (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ↑ "Pırreşit Dağı" (PDF) (in Turkish). Doğa Derneği. September 28, 2023.
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