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Lake Elton (Russian: Эльтон; Kazakh: Эльтон, romanized: Elton) is a salt lake in Volgograd Oblast, Russia, near the border with Kazakhstan. It has an area of 152 km² and is about 0.1 m deep (in spring 0.7 to 0.8 m). Its surface is 18 m below sea level.[1] The lake’s name originates from the Kazakh language: “Altyn-Nor” (Golden Bottom). Long ago local nomads used the lake’s mineral-rich mud for skin and respiratory treatments.[2] For centuries, Lake Elton was a favorite location for Russian rulers and nobles. One can still see remnants of Empress Yekaterina II’s “bath” there.[2]

Lake Elton Эльтон
The shores of Lake Elton
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Location	Volgograd Oblast
Coordinates	49°8′0″N 46°40′0″E
Type	salt lake
Basin countries	Russia
Surface area	150 km2 (58 sq mi)
Max. depth	0.6 m (2 ft 0 in)
Surface elevation	−18 m (−59 ft)

It is the largest mineral lake in Europe and one of the most mineralized in the world. The lake is filled with saturated salt solution. Mineralization is 200-500 g/L. Salt, extracted from the lake since the early 18th century, is used for the production of magnesium chloride.[3] The water contains Dunaliella salina algae that give a reddish shade to the lake. At the bottom of the lake - deposits of salts (mainly NaCl, KCl) and under them a layer of mineral hydrogen sulfide mud.

Transportation

A bus ride can be taken from Volgograd (6 hours mostly because of long stops in rural towns) and also by train from Saratov and Astrakhan (also 6 hours) can lead travelers to the area.

History

Salt was excavated from Elton beginning in the early eighteenth century.[4] Before 1865 the government was the excavator; from 1865–1882 the lake was heavily used by private businesses.

A spa resort has been located near the lake since 1910 and a sanatorium since 1945. Sulfide silt mud and brine from Elton are claimed to have anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, analgesic, relaxing and revitalizing properties.[5]

Elton Ultra Trail Run

The Elton Ultra Trail is one of Russia's toughest races. There are two distances of 38 km and 100 miles. It was first organised in 2014.

References

External links

• Photos from Elton
• Elton Ultra Trail

На других языках

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[de] Eltonsee

Der Eltonsee (russisch Озеро Эльтон) ist ein etwa 150 km² großer und im Durchschnitt nur 30 bis 60 cm tiefer, abflussloser Salzsee in der Oblast Wolgograd in Russland. Der See liegt 18 Meter unter dem Meeresspiegel im nördlichen Teil der Kaspischen Senke unmittelbar an der Grenze zu Kasachstan, etwa 200 km östlich von Wolgograd und des Unterlaufs der Wolga. Gespeist wird er von den Zuflüssen Chara, Landug, Samaroda, Malaja Samaroda und Sorotschja Balka.

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- [en] Lake Elton

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[fr] Lac Elton

Le lac Elton (en russe : Эльтон) est un lac salé de l'oblast de Volgograd en Russie, situé à proximité de la frontière du Kazakhstan. Sa superficie est de 152 km2 et sa profondeur varie de 0,3 à 0,6 m. Son altitude est de 18 m au-dessous du niveau de la mer.

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[it] Lago Ėl'ton

Il lago Ėl'ton (in russo: Эльтон?) è un lago salato della Russia, situato nell'Oblast' di Volgograd, non molto distante dal confine con il Kazakistan.

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[ru] Эльтон

Эльто́н[8][9] — солёное бессточное самосадочное озеро на севере Прикаспийской низменности. Административно расположено на территории Эльтонского сельского поселения в Палласовском районе Волгоградской области, недалеко от границы с Казахстаном[10].

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