Lake Sartlan
Lake Sartlan (Russian: Озеро Сартлан) is an endorheic hyposaline lake in the Baraba steppe of Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia. Sartlan has a surface area of 238 km2 (92 sq mi). It is the third largest lake in Novosibirsk Oblast after Lake Chany and Lake Ubinskoye. It has an average depth of about 3 m and a maximum depth of 6 m.
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| Location | Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia |
| Coordinates | 54°59′N 78°35′E |
| Catchment area | 2,020 km2 (780 sq mi) |
| Surface area | 238 km2 (92 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| References | [1] |
In 1948 and 1984, cases of Haff disease were recorded near the lake. It is also known as Sartlan disease.
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References
- Izmaylova, A. V. "Сартлан озеро". Water of Russia (in Russian).
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