| 词条 | Lake Basaka |
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| name = Lake Basaka | image = Lake Basaka.jpg | caption = | image_bathymetry = | caption_bathymetry = | location = | coords = {{coord|8|52|N|39|52|E|region:ET_type:waterbody|display=inline,title}} | type = | inflow = | outflow = | catchment = | basin_countries = Ethiopia | length = | width = | area = {{convert|42.6|km2|abbr=on}} | depth = {{convert|8|m|abbr=on}} | max-depth = | volume = | residence_time = | shore = | elevation = {{convert|950|m|abbr=on}} | islands = 1 | cities = Metehara }}{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2013}} Lake Basaka (Basaka Hayk in Amharic) is a shallow, saline lake in the Oromia Region of central Ethiopia. It is located in the Great Rift Valley about {{Convert|200|km|mi}} south east of the capital Addis Ababa. The lake is at an elevation of {{convert|950|m|ft|sigfig=1}}. GrowthThe salt lake has grown significantly in the past 50 years, growing from {{convert|3|km2|acre}} in 1957 to {{convert|42.6|km2|acre}} in 2008. The lake is growing to the east and north east due to the local topography.[1] ImpactAgricultureDue to the growth of the lake, there increasing concern that it will permanently damage the nearby Awash River, which is a major water source for nearby cotton and sugar plantations. These crops have significant economic importance to the region and the whole of Ethiopia.[2] The salinity of the lake is 10.7 dS/m. The water salinity is also effecting the area groundwater as the salinity levels have increased in most plantation sections,[1] Local sugar refineries have reduced production rates due to the loss of growing area.[3] PopulationIn 2011, a school succumbed to the growing level of the lake.[2] Highway number 4, the main route between Addis Ababa and Djibouti has a permanent detour that has been constructed since the old highway is submerged. Homes have also been lost due to the expansion.[3] It has been predicted that in 20 - 30 years, the town of Metehara will be displace along with 21,000 citizens.[1] See also
References1. ^1 2 {{cite web | url=http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/resources/conference/34/Olumana_M_-_296.pdf| title=Effect of Lake Basaka expansion on the sustainability of Matahara SE in the Awash river basin, Ethiopia | publisher=WEDC International Conference | authors=Megersa Olumana, Willibald Loiskandl and Josef Fürst | date= 2009 | accessdate=28 April 2013}} {{Oromia-geo-stub}}2. ^1 {{cite web | url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-23/mysterious-lake-threatens-ethiopian-sugar-ambitions.html| title=Mysterious Lake Threatens Ethiopian Sugar Ambitions | publisher=Bloomberg | author=William Davison | date= 24 April 2013 | accessdate=28 April 2013}} 3. ^1 {{cite web | url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201205221240.html?viewall=1| title=Ethiopia: Expansion of Lake Beseka a Threat to Metehara | publisher=AllAfrica.com | authors= Mercy Kahenda| date= 20 May 2012 | accessdate=28 April 2013}} 5 : Lakes of Ethiopia|Saline lakes of the Great Rift Valley|Ethiopian Highlands|Geography of Oromia Region| |
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