Chenglong Wetlands
Chenglong Wetlands (traditional Chinese: 成龍溼地; simplified Chinese: 成龙湿地; pinyin: Chénglóng Shīdì) is a wetland in Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan.
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| Location | Kouhu, Yunlin County, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 23°33′22.2″N 120°9′51.9″E |
| Type | wetland |
| Native name | 成龍溼地 (Chinese) |
| Surface area | 171 ha (420 acres) |
History
The wetland was formed due to the low altitude of the lower Hukou Village of Kouhu Township and the overuse of groundwater over the years. Those factors contributed to the land subsidence of the area which make it prone to flooding. More sea water encroachment is also brought by the frequent typhoons happening in Taiwan, which eventually turned the area into a wetland.[1]
Geology
The wetland spans over an area of 171 hectares.[2]
References
- "Chenglong Wetlands". Southwest Coast National Scenic Area. 21 December 2017. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- "Chenglong Important Wetland". Taiwan's Wetland Ramsar Citizen. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
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