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Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan; in spring, winter ice melts and beautiful turquoise-brown waters are obtained, taken from the satellite in April 2023

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English: Lake Balkhash, a Ramsar Convention site in Kazakhstan, is a crucial breeding ground for waterbirds and home to endemic fish species. The lake has been recognised as a site of global significance for biodiversity and plays a vital role in regulating the regional climate. On 4 April, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites captured this image of its beautiful turquoise-brown waters, whose colours result from the winter ice melting.
Русский: Озеро Балхаш, объект Рамсарской конвенции в Казахстане, является важным местом размножения водоплавающих птиц и домом для эндемичных видов рыб. Озеро было признано местом глобального значения для биоразнообразия и играет жизненно важную роль в регулировании регионального климата. 4 апреля один из спутников Copernicus Sentinel-2 сделал снимок его красивых бирюзово-коричневых вод, цвета которых являются результатом зимнего таяния льда.
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Source https://www.copernicus.eu/en/media/image-day-gallery/lake-balkhash-spring-colours
Author European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery
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