Location Zavkhan Province Max. length 28 km (17 mi) Surface area 194 km (75 sq mi) Surface elevation 1,789 m Volume 2.671 km³ | Basin countries Mongolia Max. width 16 km (9.9 mi) Max. depth 27 m (89 ft) Area 194 km² | |
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Telmen Lake (Mongolian: Тэлмэн нуур) is a saltwater lake in Zavkhan, Mongolia. Three islands are located in the lake, which is a gathering point for migratory birds. The water salinity is 6.49-7.61‰.
Map of Telmen Lake, Mongolia
Average temperature ranges from -32 oC in January to 12 oC in July. From 6,210 to 3,960 years ago, as determined by radiocarbon dating, Lake Telmen was between 15 and 20m shallower than it is at present.
References
Telmen Lake Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA