Lake Colhué Huapi, Endorheic lake in central Patagonian region, Argentina.
Lake Colhué Huapi extends over 810 square kilometers with a shallow depth of 2 meters and presents reddish clay islands throughout its surface.
The lake formed from Paleolake Sarmiento approximately 10,000 years ago and underwent significant changes due to natural geological processes and climate variations.
The Tehuelche people created stories about a water tiger called lemisch, which they believed inhabited the waters of Lake Colhué Huapi.
The lake experiences severe water level fluctuations, making it necessary for visitors to check current conditions before planning fishing or recreational activities.
NASA satellites have documented dust storms from the dried lake bed reaching as far as Antarctica, affecting air quality across vast distances.
Location: Chubut Province
Elevation above the sea: 252 m
GPS coordinates: -45.50000,-68.75000
Latest update: April 2, 2025 06:59
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