Sarez Lake, Mountain lake in Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan
The lake stretches 55.8 kilometers through the Pamir Mountains at an elevation of 3,263 meters, reaching depths of 500 meters and storing 16,074 cubic kilometers of water.
An earthquake in February 1911 triggered a massive landslide that blocked the Murghab River, resulting in the formation of Sarez Lake and causing 302 documented casualties.
The lake serves as a testament to the geological forces that shape Central Asian landscapes and stands as a symbol of nature's transformative power in Tajikistan.
Scientists maintain monitoring stations around the Usoi Dam to detect potential instabilities and provide early warnings to communities living in downstream valleys.
The Usoi Dam, created by the landslide that formed Sarez Lake, stands 567 meters tall, making it the highest natural dam in the world.
Location: Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region
Inception: February 18, 1911
Elevation above the sea: 3,255 m
GPS coordinates: 38.25000,72.61667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07
Tajikistan features alpine lakes with clear waters, mountain ranges exceeding 5000 meters, and medieval fortresses. The country has deep valleys, high-altitude hot springs, and ancient archaeological sites. In the capital Dushanbe, there are museums, theaters, and parks. The Pamir Highway passes through the mountains to Kyrgyzstan, connecting towns located at over 3600 meters above sea level.
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