Upper Tuloma Reservoir, reservoir in Russia
The Upper Tuloma Reservoir is a large body of water in Murmansk Oblast formed by a dam across the Tuloma River. Its surface stretches across the landscape surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation typical of the Kola Peninsula.
The reservoir was built in the mid-1960s and changed the natural flow of the Tuloma River. It was created in the location where the lake Notozero once stood, now submerged beneath the water.
The reservoir takes its name from the Tuloma River that flows through the region. For local residents, it is an ordinary part of the landscape that reflects their relationship with the natural environment and the practical use of water resources in the north.
The area is easily accessible via a few roads and paths leading close to the banks. It is quiet and not crowded, making it suitable for peaceful visits in open nature, though visitors should know that winter months are long and the water freezes over.
The original lake Notozero disappeared beneath the water surface of the new reservoir and no longer exists as a separate body of water. This reminds visitors how large-scale human efforts can transform the natural landscape.
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