Serling tso Lake

Namtso no longer Tibet's largest lake: research

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August 4th 2014
The Buddhist holy lake Namtso has lost its spot as Tibet's largest lake to Serling Tso, whose rapid expansion is fueled by melting glaciers and increased rain, according to new research. The Serling Tso was measured at 2,391 square kilometers in June, 369 square km larger than the Namtso, which also make ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more