Lake Kari
Lake Kari (Lake Qari, Armenian: Քարի լիճ) is a lake in Armenia located on the slopes of Mount Aragats. Most of its water comes from ice and snow. It is located 3,185 m above the sea level and has a perimeter of 1,150 m.[1] From Byurakan village an asphalt automobile road stretches towards the source of Arkashen River, the lake Kari, located on a plateau below the peaks. On the eastern side of the lake there is a meteorological station.
| Lake Kari Քարի լիճ | |
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  Lake Kari Քարի լիճ | |
| Location | near Mount Aragats, Armenia |
| Coordinates | 40°28′24.78″N 44°10′51.92″E |
| Basin countries | Armenia |
| Surface area | 0.3 km2 (0.12 sq mi) |
| Water volume | 357,000 m3 (12,600,000 cu ft) |
| Surface elevation | 3,185 m (10,449 ft) |
See also
References
- "Government Cadastre of Armenia" (PDF). p. 133.
ՔԱՐԻ ԼԻՃ – լիճ Արագածոտնի մար- զում, Արագած լեռան հվ. կատարային մասում, ծովի մակարդակից 3185 մ բարձրության վրա: Մակերեսը` 0,3 կմ2:
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