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Draft:Lake Churat

Coordinates: 36°22′20.9″N 53°30′03.4″E / 36.372472°N 53.500944°E / 36.372472; 53.500944
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Churat Lake
LocationSari County,  Iran
Coordinates36°22′20.9″N 53°30′03.4″E / 36.372472°N 53.500944°E / 36.372472; 53.500944
TypeLake

Lake Churat or Mianshe[1] is one of the freshwater lakes located in Mazandaran province in northern Iran. It has an approximate area of two and a half hectares. The lake was formed due to an earthquake that occurred in 1939 AD, which led to the blockage of the water course of a water spring.[2]

Etymology

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The lake is known as Lake Churat due to its location in the village of Churat. Consequently, the lake takes its name from the village in which it is situated, although the local population refers to it as Lake Mianshe.

Formation

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Churat freshwater lake

Lake Churat is considered one of the most recent lakes to form. This was due to a 1939 AD earthquake, in which the soil collapsed and the water flow was cut off. As a result, water is constantly collecting and flowing into the lake.

Location

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Lake Churat is situated 10 kilometers from the village of Churat in Sari county, which serves as the center of Mazandaran province and offers a view of the Caspian Sea. The Iranian capital, Tehran, is situated approximately two hours' drive from Mazandaran province.[3]

Lake Churat or Mianshe

Geography and topography

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In the northern region of Iran, within the boundaries of Mazandaran province, along the route crossing Sari and Kiasar, near the village of Churat, amidst dense, pristine forests, the presence of Lake Churat.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "بحيرة ميانشه.. من سحر الطبيعة". arabicradio.net.
  2. ^ "عين على إيران.. روعة بحيرة". arabicradio.net.
  3. ^ Churat Lake in Mazandaran Province; magnificent views and beautiful landscapes Archived October 28, 2017, at Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ Samita Archived April 08, 2018 at Wayback Machine.