Lake Afdera

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lake
gptkbp:accessibility remote location
gptkbp:area approximately 200 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate arid climate
extreme temperatures
experiences extreme weather patterns
gptkbp:colors varies from blue to green
gptkbp:connects Afar Depression
gptkbp:conservationEfforts limited due to accessibility issues
gptkbp:culturalHeritage traditional fishing methods used by locals
part_of_the_Afar_cultural_landscape
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important_to_Afar_people
gptkbp:depth varies significantly
gptkbp:elevation approximately 116 meters below sea level
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns salinity impact on biodiversity
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affected by climate change
habitat for migratory birds
needed to assess ecological health
water scarcity in surrounding areas
gptkbp:fishSpecies limited due to salinity
gptkbp:geographicalFeature 14.5°N 40.5°E
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures hot springs nearby
formed millions of years ago
part_of_the_East_African_Rift
gptkbp:historicalPeriod salt mining
gptkbp:historicalRecords documented since ancient times
gptkbp:historicalResearch important for studying saline lakes
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for local communities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lake Afdera
gptkbp:landforms formed by tectonic activity
gptkbp:landOwnership communal land rights
gptkbp:landUse minimal human settlement
gptkbp:localEconomy supports fishing and salt extraction
gptkbp:localGovernment managed by local authorities.
gptkbp:localLegends associated with local folklore
gptkbp:localWildlife supports various species of fish
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Ethiopia
gptkbp:naturalResources salt deposits
gptkbp:notableFor geothermal activity
gptkbp:region supports unique species adapted to saline conditions
part_of_the_Great_Rift_Valley
gptkbp:researchInterest geological and ecological studies
conducted on its unique ecosystem
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Afar_Region
desert terrain
limited vegetation due to salinity
Afar_ethnic_groups
gptkbp:tourism attracts visitors for its unique landscape
underdeveloped due to remoteness
gptkbp:waterManagement minimal infrastructure for management
gptkbp:waterQuality highly saline
fluctuates seasonally
highly saline water
gptkbp:waterSource seasonal rainfall
gptkbp:wildlife various bird species