Resource
Réagir: desertification - MER D’ARAL
Description
The surface of the Aral Sea once measured 66,100 km2.
Its problems began in the 1960s with the diversion of its
main rivers for cotton cultivation. The sea surface lost 75%
in 50 years, salt concentration doubled, killing the commercial
fishing trade. Windstorms became toxic, carrying fine
grains of clay and salts. The South part will dry out
completely, perhaps within 15 years
