The fascinating world of Lake Karum, also known as Lake Assale or Asale. 🌊
Lake Karum is a remarkable salt lake located in the Afar Region of Ethiopia.
- Lake Karum is one of two salt lakes situated in the northern end of the Danakil Depression. The other salt lake in the region is Lake Afrera.
- It lies approximately 394 feet below sea level, making it a unique and extreme environment.
- Lake Karum is surrounded by a vast salt pan, which is still actively mined.
- The lake's extreme salinity contributes to the formation of this salt flat.
- The water of Lake Karum is visible through holes in the salt flat, creating an otherworldly landscape.
- The volcano Erta Ale rises southeast of Lake Karum, adding to the dramatic setting.
- The lake was historically fed by four streams: Didic, Ala, Rira Guddy, and Ragali . Among these, Ragali is the only permanent stream flowing into the lake.

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