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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:lake
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| gptkbp:area |
approximately 68,000 square kilometers
66800 km² |
| gptkbp:biodiversity |
loss of fish species
significant loss of biodiversity many endemic species extinct |
| gptkbp:bordered_by |
gptkb:Kazakhstan
gptkb:Uzbekistan |
| gptkbp:capacity |
approximately 1,000 cubic kilometers
1,000 km³ 1080 km³ |
| gptkbp:cause |
gptkb:disaster_response
destruction of local ecosystems climate change in the region economic decline in local fishing industry health issues for local population salinization of water |
| gptkbp:causes_of_decline |
diversion of rivers for irrigation
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| gptkbp:climate |
moderate climate with diverse wildlife
once supported a rich ecosystem |
| gptkbp:climate_adaptation |
communities adapting to changing conditions
strategies developed for local communities |
| gptkbp:climate_impact |
increased temperature extremes
local climate changes regional climate change exacerbated by climate change increased desertification in surrounding areas increased dust storms |
| gptkbp:collaboration |
essential for effective solutions
needed for restoration efforts |
| gptkbp:community_health |
concerns due to pollution
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
displacement of populations
|
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
efforts ongoing in affected regions
|
| gptkbp:connected_rivers |
gptkb:Syr_Darya
gptkb:Amu_Darya |
| gptkbp:coordinates |
45° N 60° E
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| gptkbp:cultivation |
reduced crop yields
salinization of soil |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired documentaries and films
loss of traditional fishing communities subject of activism and awareness campaigns significant due to reliance on fishing |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in literature and art
to local communities important to local history and culture |
| gptkbp:current_area |
approximately 10% of original size
|
| gptkbp:current_status |
severely reduced in size
largely dried up drastically reduced size |
| gptkbp:current_use |
approximately 10% of original size
|
| gptkbp:decline |
linked to agricultural practices
significant shrinkage since the 1960s significantly shrunk since the 1960s |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
decline of fishing industry
economic decline in surrounding regions |
| gptkbp:economy |
trade routes for Central Asia
supported local economies through fishing and trade |
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
developed to raise awareness
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| gptkbp:efforts_to_restore |
various international projects
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| gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
implemented to address crisis
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
loss of fish species
increased salinity destruction of local fishing industry |
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
depicted in historical maps as a large body of water
showed larger size in the 1960s |
| gptkbp:fishing_impact |
90% decline in fish catch
|
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
once supported a thriving fishing industry
collapsed due to crisis struggled to adapt to changes |
| gptkbp:funding |
sought for restoration projects
|
| gptkbp:future_prospects |
uncertain without intervention
uncertain due to ongoing environmental issues |
| gptkbp:geographical_change |
split into smaller bodies of water
|
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
divided into North Aral Sea and South Aral Sea
|
| gptkbp:geography |
connected to the Caspian Sea via rivers.
part of the Aral Basin surrounded by deserts and steppes |
| gptkbp:government_response |
Kazakhstan's efforts to create a new water reservoir
Kazakhstan's efforts to restore North Aral Sea international aid for restoration projects varied between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan |
| gptkbp:has_area |
68,000 km²
|
| gptkbp:has_declined_in_volume_by |
75% since 1960s
|
| gptkbp:has_historical_significance |
for local cultures
|
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
local climate
local fishing industry |
| gptkbp:has_led_to |
migration of local populations
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
disappearance of the Aral Sea fishery
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
once one of the largest lakes in the world
once the fourth largest lake in the world |
| gptkbp:historical_use |
gptkb:transportation
fishing irrigation |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Aral Sea
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Soviet irrigation projects
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| gptkbp:international_recognition |
raised awareness of water management issues.
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| gptkbp:international_response |
recognized as a major environmental disaster
received due to crisis |
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
gptkb:economic_policies
gptkb:economic_sanctions climate change agricultural practices fishing quotas industrial pollution climate variability water diversion |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:sustainable_development_goals
climate adaptation strategies health issues public health campaigns UNESCO initiatives community resilience efforts |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
one of the worst environmental disasters
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| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
gptkb:academic_journals
gptkb:documentaries gptkb:historical_accounts environmental studies environmental reports government reports |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
explored by Marco Polo
studied by Soviet scientists |
| gptkbp:is_home_to |
local wildlife
unique ecosystems endangered species migratory birds fishing communities fishing traditions |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:disaster_response
gptkb:historical_significance cultural heritage sites biodiversity loss shrinkage cultural impacts cultural exchanges. toxic dust storms |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
water management policies
water quality issues fishing regulations water scarcity issues socioeconomic challenges Soviet irrigation projects |
| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
scientific research organizations
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Central_Asia
gptkb:international_treaties historical trade routes environmental restoration projects regional environmental policies geopolitical discussions regional cooperation efforts Aral Sea Basin |
| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
gptkb:international_attention
salinization |
| gptkbp:is_surrounded_by |
gptkb:desert
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| gptkbp:local_economy |
dependent on fishing and agriculture
heavily reliant on fishing before crisis |
| gptkbp:local_government |
involved in restoration initiatives
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| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Kazakhstan
gptkb:Uzbekistan |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Central_Asia
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| gptkbp:major_rivers |
gptkb:Syr_Darya
gptkb:Amu_Darya |
| gptkbp:neighboring_city |
gptkb:Aralsk
gptkb:Muynak |
| gptkbp:population |
historically supported fishing communities
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| gptkbp:provides_opportunities_for |
shifted to tourism in some areas
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| gptkbp:public_awareness |
raised through documentaries and reports
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| gptkbp:reduction_in_water_level |
over 60% since the 1960s
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| gptkbp:research |
subject of numerous environmental studies
subject of environmental studies conducted on its ecological impact studied for its ecological changes focused on restoration methods |
| gptkbp:restoration |
ongoing since the 2000s
ongoing projects to restore water levels Balkhash Lake project Kyzylorda region initiatives include dam construction |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
economic decline in region
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| gptkbp:salinity_increase |
over 10 times since 1960s
|
| gptkbp:salinity_level |
increased from 1.5 g/ L to over 10 g/ L
|
| gptkbp:salinity_levels |
increased significantly
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| gptkbp:side_effect |
increased cancer rates
increased respiratory diseases |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Sea_of_Islands
gptkb:Aral-darya gptkb:Aral_Sea Aral |
| gptkbp:tourism |
limited due to environmental degradation
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| gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site |
not a UNESCO World Heritage Site
not a World Heritage Site not designated as a World Heritage Site |
| gptkbp:was_supported_by |
large fishing fleet
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| gptkbp:water_diversion |
from the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers
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| gptkbp:water_management |
poor water management practices
critical for future sustainability |
| gptkbp:water_quality |
poor water quality
deteriorated significantly |
| gptkbp:water_source |
agricultural runoff
industrial waste |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
habitat loss for migratory birds
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Syr_Darya
gptkb:Tethys_Ocean gptkb:Syr_Darya_River gptkb:Kyzylorda_Region gptkb:Amu_Darya_River gptkb:Amu_Darya |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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