Moqua Well
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| Moqua Well | |
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| Location | Yaren |
| Coordinates | 0°33′S 166°55′E / 0.55°S 166.917°ECoordinates: 0°33′S 166°55′E / 0.55°S 166.917°E |
| Lake type | underground lake |
| Basin countries | Nauru |
| Surface area | 2,000 m2 (0.49 acre) |
| Average depth | 2.5 m |
| Max. depth | 5 m |
| Surface elevation | 5 m |
The Moqua Well is a small underground lake, in Nauru.
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[edit] Location
The well is located below the Nauruan Yaren district. The Moqua Well is not well known, one of a few attractions in Nauru.
[edit] Linguistic disambiguation
The name of the well 'Moqua' (sometimes referred to as 'Makwa') is derived from the former name by which Yaren was known.
[edit] Other feature
Nearby are the Moqua Caves, a series of underground caves below Yaren.
[edit] See also
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