Lakes That Are Disappearing

Aral Sea shrunk 90% since 1960s from Soviet irrigation. Lake Urmia Iran lost 90% since 1970s. Dead Sea drops 1 m per year.

Lake Chad Africa shrunk 90% since 1960s. Great Salt Lake hitting record lows. Lake Mead at 27% capacity.

Mono Lake was saved by legal action. Most causes are water diversion for agriculture and climate change..