Lake Rutoto

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Location

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Lake Rutoto (also refered to as Lake Nkugutte) is located in Rutoto sub-county,Rubirizi district in South Western Uganda.[1]. This lake's shape resembles the map of Africa[2].

Formation

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During a volcanic eruption a depression (caldera) is formed when the hot molten material blows the ash and other materials from the vent thus forming a large basin. This basin later is filled with water hence becoming a crater lake[3].

Environmental effect

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The rise in the occurrence of hydrogen sulfide in the water affects aquatic life which is evidenced by the increasing fish deaths in the lake. And also causes air pollution in the surroundings[4].

Uses and importance

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Its believed that this lake has spirits that give wealth. This lake is a source of water and fish to the local community[5]. And its also a tourism center[6]

 
Image of Lake Rutoto
  1. ^ "Nkugutte: The lake people believe gives wealth". Monitor. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  2. ^ Desk, Office (2022-05-20). "Crater lakes in Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda". Inspire African Safaris. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  3. ^ "Geologic History of Crater Lake".
  4. ^ Beadle, L. C. (1966). "Prolonged Stratification and Deoxygenation in Tropical Lakes. I. Crater Lake Nkugute, Uganda, Compared with Lakes Bunyoni and Edward". Limnology and Oceanography. 11 (2): 152–163. Bibcode:1966LimOc..11..152B. doi:10.4319/lo.1966.11.2.0152.
  5. ^ "Nkugutte: The lake people believe gives wealth". Monitor. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  6. ^ "Rubirizi district is nature's paradise". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-05-22.