Nakuru–Elmenteita basin
E724070
The Nakuru–Elmenteita basin is a volcanic and tectonic depression in Kenya’s Rift Valley known for its alkaline lakes, rich birdlife, and dramatic rift escarpments.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geographical region
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tectonic basin ⓘ volcanic depression ⓘ |
| climate | semi-arid ⓘ |
| contains |
Lake Elmenteita
NERFINISHED
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Lake Nakuru NERFINISHED ⓘ alkaline lakes ⓘ |
| country | Kenya ⓘ |
| geologicalProcess |
rifting
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volcanism ⓘ |
| geologicalSetting | Gregory Rift NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
alkaline waters
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dramatic rift escarpments ⓘ rich birdlife ⓘ tectonic origin ⓘ volcanic origin ⓘ |
| hasConservationValue | Important Bird Area NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasEcosystem |
acacia woodland
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savanna grasslands ⓘ wetlands ⓘ |
| hasLandform |
lava flows
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rift escarpments ⓘ volcanic cones ⓘ |
| hasSoilType | volcanic soils ⓘ |
| importantFor |
biodiversity conservation
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migratory birds ⓘ |
| knownFor |
large populations of flamingos
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scenic landscapes ⓘ waterbirds diversity ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
East Africa
NERFINISHED
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Great Rift Valley NERFINISHED ⓘ Rift Valley Province NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near | town of Nakuru ⓘ |
| partOf |
Eastern Rift Valley lake system
NERFINISHED
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Kenyan Rift Valley NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supportsSpecies |
cormorants
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greater flamingo ⓘ herons ⓘ lesser flamingo NERFINISHED ⓘ pelicans ⓘ waders ⓘ |
| usedFor |
tourism
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wildlife viewing ⓘ |
| waterChemistry |
alkaline
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soda-rich ⓘ |
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