The Aral Seas: Consequences of Environmental Degradation in Central Asia
Abstract
The Aral Sea is dead. In 1960 the level of the sea was about 53 m above sea level. By 2015 the level have dropped by 26 m above sea level. Now we have two seas - Large and Small Arals. It was a process of environmental degradation played out in real life primarity as a result of human activities. More than 30 years the Aral Sea problem attracts attention of the scientists and world community.
About the Authors
Michael H. Glantz
University of Colorado
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Igor Sergeevich Zonn
Teaching University; Engineering Research Production Centre on Water Management, Land Reclamation and Ecology «Sojuzvodproject»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Glantz M.H., Zonn I.S. The Aral Seas: Consequences of Environmental Degradation in Central Asia. Post-Soviet Issues. 2014;(2):141-156. (In Russ.)
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