For other meanings, see Karasor (disambiguation).

Karasor (Kazakh: Қарасор) is a salt lake in May District, Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan.[1]

The lake lies in the western part of May District, 25 kilometers (16 mi) southwest of the town of Zhumysker. Karasor is one of the largest lakes in the district.[2][3]

Geography

Karasor is an endorheic lake of the Kazakh Uplands. The Irtysh flows 33 kilometers (21 mi) to the east of the eastern shores of the lake. There are a number of smaller lakes in its vicinity; the largest is Aktomar, 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) to the northwest. Lake Zhamantuz (May District) lies 35 kilometers (22 mi) to the west and Alkamergen 50 kilometers (31 mi) further.[2]

River Tundik flows into Karasor from the west. The shape of the lake is irregular, very indented, with a southern and a western projection. Although it rarely dries up, in years of drought the level of Karasor sinks, and its southern projection may become a separate lake, also known as Zhinishkesor (Жіңішкесор).[3][2][1][4]

Sentinel-2 image of the lake in November.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "M-43 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Google Earth
  3. ^ a b ЛАНДШАФТЫ ПАВЛОДАРСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ
  4. ^ Nature of Kazakhstan Encyclopedia / General editor. B. O. Jacob. - Almaty: "Kazakh Encyclopedia" LLP, 2011. T.Z. - 304 pp. ISBN 9965-893-64-0 (T.Z.), ISBN 9965-893-19-5

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