Lake Süphan (Turkish: Süphan Gölü); is a lake in Çaldıran district of Van province. It is closer to Muradiye district and 67 kilometers away from Van city center. [1]

Lake Süphan
Lake Süphan is located in Turkey
Lake Süphan
Lake Süphan
LocationÇaldıran, Van Province
Coordinates38°57′53″N 43°52′08″E / 38.9646°N 43.8688°E / 38.9646; 43.8688
Basin countriesTurkey
Surface area1.27 square kilometres (0.49 sq mi)
Surface elevation2.434 m (7 ft 11.8 in)

Geology and geography

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Süphan Lake is located in the north of Pırreşit mountain. It is one of the highest lakes in Turkey. It was formed as a result of tectonic movements. The region is covered with alpine meadows.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Süphan Gölü". sehrivangazetesi.com (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-05-30.
  2. ^ "Pırreşit Dağı" (PDF) (in Turkish). Doğa Derneği. September 28, 2023.