Lake Van

The waters flowing from stream beds after the recent rain and floods in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, Türkiye, dyed Lake Van brown, creating an unusual sight. "Lake Van has turned red with rainwater. This is the first time we've seen…

After a week of snowfall and freezing temperatures in Tatvan, the sun revealed a breathtaking sight over Lake Van, Türkiye. Intense evaporation, known as "sea smoke," occurred as warm water met the cold air, creating a mesmerizing scene.…

Flamingos that come from Africa and Iran's Lake Urmia every year and stay for a while in Türkiye's Lake Van Basin and then migrate to African countries have extended their stay around Lake Van this year due to the weather being above…

The vibrant redness of Lake Erçek, located in Van, Türkiye, formed stunning views at sunset, enhanced by the presence of flamingos. Situated 30 kilometers east of Lake Van, Lake Erçek is a natural bird paradise and home to…

Severe thunderstorms in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, Türkiye, brought dramatic lightning strikes over Lake Van, illuminating the night sky. The storms, which followed warnings from meteorologists, produced powerful lightning that…

In Türkiye, children swimming in Lake Van, the world's largest soda lake, experience a surprising change in hair color during the summer. The high soda content and sun exposure cause their hair to turn blond. This effect fades in the winter…

The full moon rising over Lake Van created a stunning visual spectacle, especially as it emerged from the clouds in a striking red hue. Viewed from the Ahlat district in Bitlis, Türkiye, the scene captivated photographers and local…

A dazzling view formed yesterday evening during sunset over Lake Van, which is the largest soda and salty lake in the world with a surface area of ​​3,712 square kilometers and an altitude of 1,646 meters. Van, one of the Turkish cities…

Locaten in eastern Türkiye, Lake Van's shores, bordering Adilcevaz, Ahlat, and Tatvan in Bitlis, attract nature enthusiasts with their pristine beaches and clear waters. As summer begins and school holidays start, locals and…

A colorful rainbow appeared Lake Van, located in the Tatvan district in Bitlis, Türkiye, after heavy rains. The riot of colors over the beautiful nature of the area attracted nature photographers. "We had been following Tatvan for a long…