Aral Sea Case Study Flashcards
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What was the Aral Sea once known for?
• Fourth largest lake in the world
Why did the Aral Sea shrink?
Rivers diverted for irrigation in the 1950s–60s
• Water used for agriculture
Which rivers fed the Aral Sea?
Amu Darya
• Syr Darya
How much water did the Aral Sea lose?
• Around 90% of its volume by the 2000s
What happened to salinity in the Aral Sea?
Salinity increased significantly
How did salinity affect ecosystems?
• Fish populations collapsed
• Fishing industry disappeared
How did the shrinking sea affect climate?
• Hotter summers
• Colder winters
What restoration project began in 2005?
• Construction of the Kok-Aral Dam
What did the Kok-Aral Dam do?
• Redirected water into the North Aral Sea
• Increased water levels
How much did the dam cost?
$85 million
What further investment occurred in 2008?
Around $250 million invested in restoration
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