Javan Lake (Persian: دریاچه جوان English: Young Lake) is a seasonal and natural lake in Iran. It is located in the desert of Dasht- e Lute within the Shahdad region of Kerman Province.[2][3][4] The lake spans an area of roughly 60 hectares. It is also known by several names, including Kalut Javan, Jawan Lake, and Shahdad Lake.[5][6]

Javan Lake
Jawan Lake, Kalut Lake, Shahdad Lake
View of lake in spring
Javan Lake is located in Iran
Javan Lake
Javan Lake
Coordinates30°39′30″N 57°42′15″E / 30.65833°N 57.70417°E / 30.65833; 57.70417
TypeLake
Primary inflowsrain
Primary outflowsnone
Surface area60 hectares (150 acres)[1]
Average depth5 metres (16 ft) to 6 metres (20 ft)[1]
SettlementsShahdad, Kerman, Iran
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Background

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Lake Javan or Shahdad was formed in 2019 by intense seasonal rains. The desert environment has changed as a result of the popularity of the lake. However, because of its creation, water has also made a portion of the Shahdad-Nehbandan road impassable.[7]

A 2019 flood tide damaged the Shahdad- Nehbandan road, but it also led to the unanticipated creation of a lake in the Lut Desert and Shahdad Kalut. This new lake attracted numerous migrant catcalls and converted the area into a stunning natural magnet in Iran. The range of the lake submerged a 40 kilometer stretch of road, leaving behind remnants and electricity poles. The incompletely submerged Kaluts act as islets.[8][9]

Flora and fauna

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The environment of the lake is domestic to Gaz bushes, too known as Nabka, which flourish in wettish conditions. Other foliage incorporates sedge and graminea bushes. The area's distinctive natural life incorporates snakes, shoreline pussycats, dragonflies, sparrows, creepy crawlies, shoreline foxes, reptiles, caracals, vagrant catcalls, and skunks, which have made this region their habitat.[10]

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References

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  1. ^ a b دیدارنیوز, پایگاه خبری تحلیلی. "حضور پرندگان مهاجر در میانه کویر لوت/ دریاچه جوان جان دوباره گرفت". fa (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  2. ^ "Shahdad Desert: Magnificent Desert Of The Kalouts In Iran". 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  3. ^ "Shahdad Kalut Desert in Kerman: Mystery and Attractions". EavarTravel. 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  4. ^ soheil (2022-07-05). "Lut Desert (Dasht-e Lut)". Iran Tours IranAmaze. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  5. ^ دیدارنیوز, پایگاه خبری تحلیلی. "حضور پرندگان مهاجر در میانه کویر لوت/ دریاچه جوان جان دوباره گرفت". fa (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  6. ^ AGENCY, خبرگزاری صدا و سیما | IRIB NEWS. "سکوت دریاچه شهداد در دل کویر لوت". fa (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  7. ^ "Kalut Javan a Beautiful lake in Desert Dashte- lut". en.isna.ir. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  8. ^ Gholami, Mehdi (2020-10-04). "Shahdad Kalut Desert, Kalout, Kalot – Iran Travel Information". Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  9. ^ دیدارنیوز, پایگاه خبری تحلیلی. "حضور پرندگان مهاجر در میانه کویر لوت/ دریاچه جوان جان دوباره گرفت". fa (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  10. ^ "دریاچه جوان شهداد؛ دریاچه ای در دل کویر". 2021-01-27. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 2024-12-13.