Mongolia: Tsagaan Nuur | |
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In the background you see Tsagaan Nuur, a freshwater lake whose water empties into a tributary of Selenge Moron, Mongolia's largest river system. The lake was formed when lava blocked the Sumangiin Gol, which has cut a deep canyon through the basalt. |
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Date: Jul 19, 2004 Longitude: 99° 49.37' Latitude: 48° 8.30' Show Photo Position in Google Maps |
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Map references: left: courtesy CIA, middle: courtesy US LoC Map Collection, right: courtesy NASA. This page has been updated on: 2007-Nov-08 |