Editorial photo #10896589 Environmental Issue

Iran-Dried Lake Of Urmia

A general view of the Shahrchai Dam on the Shahrchai River near Lake Urmia in West Azerbaijan Province, approximately 604 kilometers (375 miles) northwest of Tehran, Iran, is seen in this file photo from January 14, 2014. Lake Urmia, once the largest lake in the Middle East and the sixth-largest saltwater lake on Earth, is a majestic expanse of salt and water located between the East and West Azerbaijan provinces in northwestern Iran. Known as an endorheic salt lake, it holds a unique place in the region's natural heritage. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #10896589
Date taken: 14 January 2014
Location: —
Photographer: Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto
Category: Environmental Issue

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