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
Location of the lake in Armenia.
Location of the lake in Armenia.
Lake Kari
Քարի լիճ
Location of the lake in Armenia.
Location of the lake in Armenia.
Lake Kari
Քարի լիճ
Locationnear Mount Aragats, Armenia
Coordinates40°28′24.78″N 44°10′51.92″E
Basin countriesArmenia
Surface area0.3 km2 (0.12 sq mi)
Water volume357,000 m3 (12,600,000 cu ft)
Surface elevation3,185 m (10,449 ft)

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References

  1. "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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