Two Opposite Lakes in China: One Expanding, One Contracting
Many people say that lakes are one of the most beautiful landscapes on land, and indeed there are many lakes in China. However, each lake is unique, with its own distinct beauty. Compared to other tourist attractions, lakes are more suitable for relaxing, like a mirror, clear and bright. Today, the editor wants to introduce two lakes: one with an area constantly expanding, and the other with an area constantly shrinking. Let's take a look at them to find out which ones they are.
The first lake that is expanding is – Lake Kelang. Many friends may not be familiar with this lake. It is located in the Shigatong and Banga counties of the Tibet Autonomous Region. It is currently the largest lake in Tibet and the second largest saltwater lake in China, with a total area of 2391 square kilometers. The area of Lake Kelang currently of 2391 square kilometers is just temporary.
Looking back at the past Lake Kelang, you will be amazed by its growth rate. From 1976 to 1999, Lake Kelang was growing steadily, but the annual growth area was only a few dozen square kilometers. However, from 1999 to 2007, the growth rate of the lake surface increased significantly, and the lake surface increased from 1798.95 square kilometers to 2287.63 square kilometers. But its current area may not last long.
The second lake that is shrinking is West Lake. Many people should be familiar with this lake, the second largest freshwater lake in China. Its current total area is 2,820 square kilometers, but West Lake was 6000 square kilometers at its peak. Now it has shrunk to 2,820 square kilometers, and many people are wondering what happened to West Lake.
The decline of West Lake is inseparable from the development of society. Although people are developing well now, the available land resources are becoming increasingly scarce, so artificial lake reclamation has become more and more serious, and the lakes are gradually shrinking. What do netizens think of these two lakes?
