It was already subject to excess evaporation. By 1988, the 850-mile-long Karakum Canal took large amounts of water from the rivers that flow into the Aral, slowing its intake to a fraction of what it once was.
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In 1960, the Aral Sea was the 4th largest inland sea in the world. Since that time the sea has shrunk to a fraction of its former size, splitting into three different areas of water. Bad irrigation decisions by the Soviet Union contributed heavily to this problem by draining the two rivers which empty into the Aral to provide water for crops such as cotton.
The Aral Sea is an inland sea that borders Kazakhstan. It was once one of the four largest lakes in the world, but due to water diversion for irrigation, it has significantly shrunk in size over the years.
The Aral Sea
it is located in Asia, in Uzbekistan and Kazahkstan
The Aral Sea is located in Asia.
Yes the Aral sea has salt water
Answer:The Aral Sea
Due to large scale use of water the aral sea becomes more saltier leading to a vicious circle.
The Caspian Sea lies between the Aral Sea and the Black Sea.
The Aral sea.
A map of the Aral Sea drainage basin is at the link