Sangiin Dalai Lake
Appearance
Sangiin Dalai Lake | |
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Location | between Khövsgöl and Zavkhan aimags |
Coordinates | 49°15′N 99°00′E / 49.250°N 99.000°E |
Type | salt water lake |
Primary outflows | none |
Basin countries | Mongolia |
Max. length | 32 km |
Max. width | 12 km |
Max. depth | 30 m |
Surface elevation | 1988 m |
Sangiin Dalai Lake (Mongolian: Сангийн далай нуур) is a salt water lake in northern Mongolia, located at the border between the Tsagaan-Uul, Shine-Ider, and Bürentogtokh sums of Khövsgöl aimag, and the Ikh-Uul sum of Zavkhan aimag. It is surrounded by mountains, hills, and rocks. In 1905, it was the site of a strong earthquake.