Editorial photo #3302024 Human Interest

Shrinking Urmia Lake

Abandoned beach by Urmia Lake in North-West region of Iran on September 26, 2018. Urmia lake, former tourist attraction and one of Earth’s wanders, has shrunk 80% over last 30 years. Global warming and lack of proper protection caused the lake to dry out. The beaches by the lake today are abandoned and full of rubbish. (Photo by Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #3302024
Date taken: 25 September 2018
Location: —
Photographer: Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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