Mari Depression

The Mari Depression (Russian: Марийская низменность) is a depression in Gornomariysky District, Mari El, Russian Federation.

Mari Depression
Марийская низменность
View of the area from the air
View of the area from the air
Mari Depression is located in Mari El
Mari Depression
Mari Depression
Location in Mari El, Russia
Coordinates: 56°30′N 46°35′E
LocationMari El, Russia
Part ofVolga Basin
Area
  Total270,000 km2 (100,000 sq mi)
Elevation50 meters (160 ft) to 100 meters (330 ft)

Geography

The depression is located on the left side of the Volga, from the western borders of the Mari El to the Bolshaya Kokshaga River. The average height of the depression is between 50 meters (160 ft) and 100 meters (330 ft) and there are many small lakes and swamps.[1] The area is now partly flooded by the Cheboksary Reservoir.[2]

Dunes

There are ancient dunes covered with forests located between the rivers.[1]

References

  1. Марийская низменность, Great Soviet Encyclopedia in 30 vols. / Ch. ed. A.M. Prokhorov . - 3rd ed. - M, 1969-1978.
  2. Nazarova, L. B.; Semenov, V. F.; Sabirov, R. M.; Efimov, I. Yu. (2004). "The State of Benthic Communities and Water Quality Evaluation in the Cheboksary Reservoir". Water Resources. 31 (3): 316–322. doi:10.1023/B:WARE.0000028702.74325.c5.
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