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Lake Aricota
Landslide lake in Tacna Region, Peru / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lake Aricota[1][2][3] (possibly from Aymara ari pointed, sharp, quta lake)[4] is a lake in Candarave Province, region of Tacna, Peru. It has an elevation of 2,800 metres (9,186 ft) above sea level.[2][3]
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Location | Candarave Province, Tacna Region, Peru |
Coordinates | 17°21′36″S 70°17′37″W |
Type | Landslide lake |
Primary inflows | Callazas River, Jaruma Creek |
Primary outflows | Curibaya River |
Basin countries | Peru |
Water volume | 140 cubic kilometres (34 cu mi) |
Surface elevation | 2,800 metres (9,186 ft) |
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