Synevir
Encyclopedia
Lake Synevyr is the biggest lake
in the Carpathian Mountains
of Ukraine
. It is located in Mizhhiria Raion
, Zakarpattia Oblast
not far from a village of Synevyr Poliana and is the part of the National natural preserve "Synevyr" which was established in 1989. Scientists estimate that the lake appeared 10 thousands years ago. In 2008 the lake was recognized as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Ukraine
.
and is located at the height of 989 meters over the sea level. The lake was created in the post- Ice Age
period (around 10 thousands years ago) due to a powerful shift of an indigenous sandstone from the southern slope of Krasna Mount, when it blocked a narrow stream valley.
Nonetheless, after the shift the waters found their way in the not very dense body of the dam and the lake became flowing. Its waters outflow underground and exiting on a surface 350 meters to the west of the lake and 60 meters lower of its ridge level mark.
The bowl of the lake fill majorly two streams. The level water in the basin constantly changes: increases during rain showers and intensive snow thaw, and decreases during winter and none-rainy season. The amplitude of the water level fluctuations in the lake reaches 4 to 4.5 meters. Respectively there changes the area of the water surface from 4.5 to 7.5 ha
as well as the biggest depth from 18 to 23.5 meters.
Scientists estimated that the lake was created in the result of a powerful techtonic shift that was caused by an earthquake. The forest around the lake is believed to be 140–160 years old. There is a very small island in the middle of the lake with an area of a few meters which is called the Sea Eye (Morske Oko). The island has been flooded for sometime. The legend states that the lake appeared (2485 moons ago) out of the tears of one of count's daughters Syn, because her love, the Verkhovynian
cowboy Vir, was killed by the order of the count, her father.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
in the Carpathian Mountains
Carpathian Mountains
The Carpathian Mountains or Carpathians are a range of mountains forming an arc roughly long across Central and Eastern Europe, making them the second-longest mountain range in Europe...
of Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
. It is located in Mizhhiria Raion
Mizhhiria Raion
Mizhhiria Raion is a raion in Zakarpattia Oblast in western Ukraine. Its administrative center is Mizhhiria. It has a population of 49,890.-External links:*...
, Zakarpattia Oblast
Zakarpattia Oblast
The Zakarpattia Oblast is an administrative oblast located in southwestern Ukraine. Its administrative center is the city of Uzhhorod...
not far from a village of Synevyr Poliana and is the part of the National natural preserve "Synevyr" which was established in 1989. Scientists estimate that the lake appeared 10 thousands years ago. In 2008 the lake was recognized as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Ukraine
Seven Natural Wonders of Ukraine
The Seven Natural Wonders of Ukraine is the second stage of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine program. They are the seven natural attractions of Ukraine, which were chosen in the Seven Natural Wonders of Ukraine on August 26, 2008...
.
Description
The lake Synevir is located in the west-northern part of the National Nature Park Synevir near the foothills of the Ozerna Mount (1,495 m). It belongs to the region of Pryvododilni GorganyGorgany
Gorgany is a mountain range in Western Ukraine in Outer Eastern Carpathians, adjacent to Chornohora range. The highest peak of Gorgany is Syvulia with the other high peaks including Ihrovyshche, Vysoka and Grofa. The mountains are made of flysch rock, mostly sandstone, which create typical for...
and is located at the height of 989 meters over the sea level. The lake was created in the post- Ice Age
Ice age
An ice age or, more precisely, glacial age, is a generic geological period of long-term reduction in the temperature of the Earth's surface and atmosphere, resulting in the presence or expansion of continental ice sheets, polar ice sheets and alpine glaciers...
period (around 10 thousands years ago) due to a powerful shift of an indigenous sandstone from the southern slope of Krasna Mount, when it blocked a narrow stream valley.
Nonetheless, after the shift the waters found their way in the not very dense body of the dam and the lake became flowing. Its waters outflow underground and exiting on a surface 350 meters to the west of the lake and 60 meters lower of its ridge level mark.
The bowl of the lake fill majorly two streams. The level water in the basin constantly changes: increases during rain showers and intensive snow thaw, and decreases during winter and none-rainy season. The amplitude of the water level fluctuations in the lake reaches 4 to 4.5 meters. Respectively there changes the area of the water surface from 4.5 to 7.5 ha
Ha
-Science and measurement:* Hahnium, an element now called Dubnium* Hectare , a unit of area* Hectoampere, a unit of electric current* Hemagglutinin , an antigenic glycoprotein from Influenza viruses...
as well as the biggest depth from 18 to 23.5 meters.
Scientists estimated that the lake was created in the result of a powerful techtonic shift that was caused by an earthquake. The forest around the lake is believed to be 140–160 years old. There is a very small island in the middle of the lake with an area of a few meters which is called the Sea Eye (Morske Oko). The island has been flooded for sometime. The legend states that the lake appeared (2485 moons ago) out of the tears of one of count's daughters Syn, because her love, the Verkhovynian
Verkhovyna
Verkhovyna is a town located in the western Ukrainian oblast of Ivano-Frankivsk. Originally established as Żabie in 1424. The city is located in the Hutsul region of Carpathian Mountains called Pokuttya, upon the Cheremosh River, a tributary of the Prut. Verkhovyna is currently an important...
cowboy Vir, was killed by the order of the count, her father.