The Aral Sea, October 2008. Once fourth largest inland sea, in southern Kazakhstan and northern Uzbekistan it has divided into three bodies of water. Major cause of shrinkage due to diversion of water to agriculture. Credit NASA.
The Aral Sea, October 2008. Once fourth largest inland sea, in southern Kazakhstan and northern Uzbekistan it has divided into three bodies of water. Major cause of shrinkage due to diversion of water to agriculture. Credit NASA.
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