The Moqua Well is a small underground lake in Yaren, Nauru.
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| Location | Yaren |
| Coordinates | 0ยฐ32โฒ48โณS 166ยฐ55โฒ12โณE๏ปฟ / ๏ปฟ0.5466ยฐS 166.920ยฐE |
| Type | underground lake |
| Basinย countries | Nauru |
| Surface area | 2,000ย m2 (0.49 acres) |
| Average depth | 2.5ย m (8ย ft 2ย in) |
| Max. depth | 5ย m (16ย ft) |
| Surface elevation | 5ย m (16ย ft) |
History
editDuring World War II, the Moqua Well was the primary source of drinking water for inhabitants of Nauru.[1] It is for this reason that the body of water is referred to as a well instead of a lake.[2]
In 2001, Nauruan authorities decided to put up a fence to prevent accidents, after an alcohol-related drowning in the same year.[1][2]
Location
editThe well is located below the Yaren. The Moqua Well is not well known, one of few Tourist attractions in Nauru. Nearby are the Moqua Caves, a series of caves below Yaren.
Linguistic disambiguation
editThe name of the well 'Moqua' (sometimes referred to as 'Makwa') is derived from the former name by which Yaren was known.
References
edit- ^ a b "Moqua Caves and Moqua Well", Gatis Pฤvils, 30 October 2011.
- ^ a b "Nauru โ Attractions", iExplore.
See also
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