The Caspian Sea has been shrinking for decades. Now, a new island has emerged
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The Caspian Sea has been shrinking for decades, and a newly emerged island highlights the effects of falling water levels. Scientists warn that the northern Caspian could face an Aral Sea-like scenario, with climate change and human water use adding pressure.
Scientists warn that parts of the northern Caspian could face an Aral Sea-like scenario, while climate change and human water use are adding pressure on the region.
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