• 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. Satellite photo of the western end of Sarez Lake showing the Usoi Dam and the smaller Shadau Lake.
  • Sarez Lake was formed in 1911 after a great earthquake measuring 6.5-7 on the Richter scale. ... Sarez Lake reached its current water level in 1920.
  • Lake Sarez The Lake Sarez is one of the most beautiful and mysterious lakes of Tajikistan, which area is 80sq km and 60 km long.
  • Sarez Lake is a stunning natural attraction located in Danghara, Khatlon, Tajikistan. It is a large, deep lake formed by a massive landslide in 1911.
  • Because of this, there are scientific stations situated around Lake Sarez that monitor the lake and the dam, and the area therefore requires special permits to visit.
  • A sealed off Murgab river flood the area and another village Sarez located upstream in the same year. ... Sarez is the youngest lake in the world.
  • Known as a sleeping dragon or a piece of blue jewellery -the famous Sarez Lake is located in between Eastern and Western Pamirs, the Rushon district of the GBAO.
  • The Sarez lake was formed due to an earthquake that was estimated at 7,0 on the Richter Scale and occurred about midnight, 5–6 February 1911.
  • Sarez Lake. See all things to do. ... Top ways to experience Sarez Lake and nearby attractions. Eastern Legends, Sarazm-Sarez, 12 days. 4WD Tours.
  • Behind the formed dam a big lake started to form which in October 1911 swallowed up the village Sarez; afterwards the lake was named after the village.