Lake Van

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…

Despite spring rainfall, Lake Van's water levels remain below desired levels. Microbialites, formations akin to coral reefs, have emerged as water receded due to climate-induced drought. These formations,…

Located 25 kilometers north of Lake Van, eastern Türkiye, the Sarısu Plain, nestled at 1,780 meters altitude, offers picturesque vistas as it harmonizes with the snow-capped Süphan Mountain. The plain boasts…

Fifty women, who came together under the leadership of Van Doruk Nature Sports Travel Community Association and Doğubeyazıt Noah's Ark Search and Rescue Association, organized a demonstration in Georgia against violence against women and…

In Türkiye, heavy rain and floods in Ahlat district, Bitlis, caused water to spill from stream beds into Lake Van, coloring it brown. Meteorological warnings preceded the rain-snow mix that affected the region. The…

Migratory guests of Lake Van, a bird paradise that hosts many bird species every year, extend their stay due to the increase in average temperature and the hunting ban. Flamingos, which normally leave the lake basin with the arrival of…

Guests of the Lake Van basin, which hosts many bird species every year, extended their stay due to the hot weather and hunting ban. Some flamingos around the basin covered the coastline in white, creating fairytale-like landscapes. Lake…

The Lake Van Express, departing from Ankara, completed a captivating 30-hour journey, reaching Tatvan district in Bitlis, Türkiye. Operated by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure's Republic of Türkiye…

Prof. Dr. Faruk Alaeddinoğlu, a lecturer in the Faculty of Letters Department of Geography at Van YYU, commented on the waterspouts recently observed in Türkiye's Lake Van. Stating that it is a rare situation for three waterspouts to appear…