| 词条 | Moqua Well |
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| name = Moqua Well | image = | caption = | image_bathymetry = | caption_bathymetry = | location = Yaren | coords = {{Coord|0|33|S|166|55|E|type:waterbody_region:NR|display=inline,title}} | type = underground lake | inflow = | outflow = | catchment = | basin_countries = Nauru | length = | width = | area = {{Convert|2000|m2|acre|abbr=on}} | depth = {{convert|2.5|m|abbr=on}} | max-depth = {{convert|5|m|abbr=on}} | volume = | residence_time = | shore = | elevation = {{convert|5|m|abbr=on}} | frozen = | islands = | cities = }} The Moqua Well is a small underground lake, in Nauru. HistoryDuring World War II, Moqua Well was the primary source of drinking water for inhabitants of Nauru.[1] It is for this reason that the body of water is referred to as a well instead of a lake.[2] In 2001, Nauruan authorities decided to put up a fence to prevent accidents, after an alcohol-related drowning in the same year.[1][2] LocationThe well is located below the Yaren district. The Moqua Well is not well known, one of a few attractions in Nauru. Linguistic disambiguationThe name of the well 'Moqua' (sometimes referred to as 'Makwa') is derived from the former name by which Yaren was known. Other featureNearby are the Moqua Caves, a series of caves below Yaren. References1. ^1 "Moqua Caves and Moqua Well", Gatis Pāvils, 30 October 2011. 2. ^1 "Nauru – Attractions", iExplore. See also
4 : Lakes of Nauru|Yaren District|Underground lakes|Tourist attractions in Nauru |
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