Microbialites appear with the recession of Lake Van in Turkiye
21.03.2025

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 20: A man rides a canoe as Microbialites (stalagmites) appears on the shores of Lake Van, whose level has decreased due to seasonal changes, drought and evaporation, in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 20, 2025. Microbialites, described as “underwater fairy chimneys”, can be seen at many points along the shores of Lake Van due to the recent recession. ( Ali İhsan Öztürk - Anadolu Agency )

Microbialites appear with the recession of Lake Van in Turkiye
Fotoğraf: Ali İhsan Öztürk

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 20: A man rides a canoe as Microbialites (stalagmites) appears on the shores of Lake Van, whose level has decreased due to seasonal changes, drought and evaporation, in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 20, 2025. Microbialites, described as “underwater fairy chimneys”, can be seen at many points along the shores of Lake Van due to the recent recession. ( Ali İhsan Öztürk - Anadolu Agency )

Microbialites appear with the recession of Lake Van in Turkiye
Fotoğraf: Ali İhsan Öztürk

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 20: A man rides a canoe as Microbialites (stalagmites) appears on the shores of Lake Van, whose level has decreased due to seasonal changes, drought and evaporation, in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 20, 2025. Microbialites, described as “underwater fairy chimneys”, can be seen at many points along the shores of Lake Van due to the recent recession. ( Ali İhsan Öztürk - Anadolu Agency )

Microbialites appear with the recession of Lake Van in Turkiye
Fotoğraf: Ali İhsan Öztürk

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 20: A man rides a canoe as Microbialites (stalagmites) appears on the shores of Lake Van, whose level has decreased due to seasonal changes, drought and evaporation, in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 20, 2025. Microbialites, described as “underwater fairy chimneys”, can be seen at many points along the shores of Lake Van due to the recent recession. ( Ali İhsan Öztürk - Anadolu Agency )

Microbialites appear with the recession of Lake Van in Turkiye
Fotoğraf: Ali İhsan Öztürk

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 20: A man rides a canoe as Microbialites (stalagmites) appears on the shores of Lake Van, whose level has decreased due to seasonal changes, drought and evaporation, in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 20, 2025. Microbialites, described as “underwater fairy chimneys”, can be seen at many points along the shores of Lake Van due to the recent recession. ( Ali İhsan Öztürk - Anadolu Agency )

Microbialites appear with the recession of Lake Van in Turkiye
Fotoğraf: Ali İhsan Öztürk

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 20: A man rides a canoe as Microbialites (stalagmites) appears on the shores of Lake Van, whose level has decreased due to seasonal changes, drought and evaporation, in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 20, 2025. Microbialites, described as “underwater fairy chimneys”, can be seen at many points along the shores of Lake Van due to the recent recession. ( Ali İhsan Öztürk - Anadolu Agency )

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