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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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Why has the Aral Sea shrunk since 1960?

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.


Inland sea that borders Kazakhstan?

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.


What body of water in Central Asia shrunk by 70 percent of the irrigation plans and divert water from the Soviet era?

The Aral Sea


Which continent is the Aral Sea located?

it is located in Asia, in Uzbekistan and Kazahkstan


The Aral Sea is located on what continent?

The Aral Sea is located in Asia.


Does the Aral sea have salt water?

Yes the Aral sea has salt water


Large saltwater lake between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan?

Answer:The Aral Sea


What was the effect of irrigation on the Aral sea?

Due to large scale use of water the aral sea becomes more saltier leading to a vicious circle.


What sea is located between Black Sea and Aral Sea?

The Caspian Sea lies between the Aral Sea and the Black Sea.


What is the major body of water in central Asia has shrunk by 70 percent due to soviet era irrigation and water diversion plans it is located between uzbekistan and kazakhstan?

The Aral sea.


Where does the water in the Aral Sea originate?

A map of the Aral Sea drainage basin is at the link