The Moqua Well is a small underground lake, in Nauru.
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  Moqua Well Location of Moqua Well in Nauru | |
| Location | Yaren |
| Coordinates | 0°32′48″S 166°55′12″E / 0.5466°S 166.920°E |
| Type | underground lake |
| Basin countries | Nauru |
| Surface area | 2,000 m2 (0.49 acres) |
| Average depth | 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) |
| Max. depth | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
History
editDuring World War II, 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 district. The Moqua Well is not well known, one of a few attractions in Nauru.
Linguistic disambiguation
editThe name of the well 'Moqua' (sometimes referred to as 'Makwa') is derived from the former name by which Yaren was known.
Other feature
editNearby are the Moqua Caves, a series of caves below Yaren.
References
edit- ^ a b "Moqua Caves and Moqua Well", Gatis Pāvils, 30 October 2011.
- ^ a b "Nauru – Attractions", iExplore.
See also
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