Lake Katam

The Lake Katam is one of the larger lakes in Ounianga Kebir, a lake system in the Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti Region in the north-east basin of Chad. These lakes are notable for their running in the north–south headlands, by the Trade wind are formed. They are the remnant of a much larger lake, that filled the basin during the so-called green Sahara-time, which lasted from about BC 10000–1500.

Lake Katam
Location of Lake Katam in Chad.
Location of Lake Katam in Chad.
Lake Katam
Location of Lake Katam in Chad.
Location of Lake Katam in Chad.
Lake Katam
LocationSahara Chad
Coordinates19°1′N 20°30′E
Primary inflowssubsurface; evaporation
Primary outflowssubsurface
Basin countriesChad
Max. length2.4 km (1.5 mi)
Max. width1 km (0.62 mi)
Surface elevation377 m (1,237 ft)

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