description Lake Chad Overview
Lake Chad is a shallow, endorheic freshwater lake at the meeting point of Chad, Cameroon, Niger, and Nigeria. Its surface area responds strongly to rainfall, river inflow, evaporation, and water withdrawals for irrigation. Historical studies report about a 90 percent decline in surface area from the 1960s to the 1990s, while its shallow form causes marked seasonal changes. The lake remains an important resource for fishing, farming, and wetland livelihoods in the surrounding basin.
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How good is Lake Chad?
Lake Chad scores 6.24/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Lake category. Historically important transboundary lake and wetland, but severe shrinkage, instability and ecological stress dominate reputation.
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See our alternatives page for Lake Chad for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Lake Tanganyika, Lake Malawi, Lake Victoria.
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