Anadyrsky Liman facts for kids
The Anadyrskiy Liman (which means Anadyr Estuary) is a special type of bay. It is located in the far eastern part of Russia, in an area called Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. This estuary connects to the Gulf of Anadyr, which is part of the vast Bering Sea.
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Exploring the Anadyr Estuary
What is a Liman?
The Anadyrskiy Liman is called a "liman" because of how it is shaped. A liman is a bay that is partly separated from the main sea by a narrow strip of land. These strips of land are called spits.
- To the north, the Russkaya Koshka spit helps separate the liman.
- To the south, another spit called Geka Point does the same.
There is a channel, or opening, that connects the liman to the Gulf of Anadyr. This channel is found at coordinates 64°29′51″N 178°23′29″E. West of the liman, you can find the flat area known as the Anadyr Lowlands.
Parts of the Anadyr Estuary
The Anadyrskiy Liman is divided into three main sections. Each part has its own features and rivers flowing into it.
The Outer Bay
The first part is the outer bay. This section receives water from the Tretya River. The mouth of this river is a small indentation on the southern shore. The southern part of this outer bay is quite shallow, meaning the water isn't very deep there.
The Inner Bay (Onemen Bay)
The second part is the inner bay, which is also known as Onemen Bay. This bay gets water from the Velikaya River. The Velikaya River flows into Onemen Bay through a narrow inlet on the southwest side.
A piece of land called a promontory separates the outer and inner bays. The town of Anadyr is located right at the tip of this promontory.
Northern Lakes and Rivers
North of the promontory, there are several lakes. These lakes form the mouth of the Kanchalan River. The main Anadyr River flows into the inner bay from the west. If you look at the image, you can see Lake Krasnoye south of the Anadyr River.
See also
In Spanish: Estuario del Anádyr para niños
