Karagöl, Protected lake in Borçka district, Turkey
Karagöl is a protected lake in Borçka district consisting of two connected water bodies with distinct shapes. The larger section has a triangular form while the smaller section appears more rounded, together creating a varied water landscape.
The lake formed through erosion and landslide activity on the Savgule Valley slope, with water accumulating during the 1800s as a natural result. This gradual process created the water bodies visible today.
Local regulations maintain the natural setting by restricting activities such as fishing and music playing, preserving the environment for future generations.
The lake sits roughly 25 kilometers from Borçka district center and receives water from the Heba and Savgule streams. Wooden pathways provide easy access and allow visitors to walk around the water bodies.
The water depth has noticeably decreased and the surface area has grown smaller over time, showing visible signs of natural change. These shifts reveal how lakes themselves continue to transform through natural processes like sediment buildup even in protected settings.
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