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Climate change boosts Xinjiang lake size by 40% in 40 years.

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Climate effects on an inland alpine lake in Xinjiang, China over the past 40 years
Huixia Chai, Weiming Cheng, Chenghu Zhou, Shangmin Zhao, Haijiang Liu

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An inland alpine lake in Xinjiang, China, called Sayram Lake, has seen changes over the past 40 years due to climate fluctuations. The lake has increased in size, with rising temperatures and more precipitation. The water levels in the lake have gone up by 2.8 meters, and the water volume has increased significantly. These changes are linked to local climate shifts, rather than human activities.