CLIMATE OF INDIA
EL NINO AND SOUTHERN OSCILLATIONS
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Question
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Which of the following lakes were formed by volcanic activities? [IAS 2003]
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1 and 3
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1 and 4
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1, 3 and 4
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Crater lakes are volcanic lakes found in craters and calderas. Crater lakes usually form through the accumulation of rain, snow and ice melt, and groundwater in volcanic craters. Crater lakes can contain fresh water or be warm and highly acidic from hydrothermal fluids.
Detailed explanation-2: -Crater Lake (United States) is a magnificent example of a caldera. At about 600 m depth, it is one of the top 10 deepest lakes on Earth. Lake Tazawa and Lake Okama (Japan), and Lake Taupo (New Zealand) are other examples.
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