Lake Hıdırmenteş
Lake Hıdırmenteş (Turkish: Hıdırmenteş Gölü; is a lake in Çaldıran district of Van province. It is closer to Çaldıran city center.
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| Location | Çaldıran, Van Province |
| Coordinates | 39.179°N 43.7733°E |
| Basin countries | Turkey |
| Surface elevation | 2.400 m (7 ft 10.5 in) |
It has been declared a sensitive area to be strictly protected by the Presidency. [1]
Geology and geography
Hıdırmenteş Lake was formed as a result of the tectonic movements of the Çaldıran fault.[2] The Çaldıran earthquake, which occurred in 1976, is directly related to this place.
References
- "Cumhurbaşkanı kararı" (PDF) (in Turkish). Resmî Gazete. March 24, 2021.
- "Doğu Anadolu sıkışma bölgesi diri fayları, Paleosismolojik çalışmalar ve gelecek deprem potansiyelleri" (PDF) (in Turkish). Ramazan Demirtaş. March 2019. p. 17.
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