Sotón river facts for kids
The Sotón River is a river in Northern Spain. It flows through a region called Hoya de Huesca. The river is a tributary of the Gállego River. This means it flows into the Gállego River. The Gállego River is part of the larger Ebro River basin. The Sotón River has a dam built on it. This dam creates a large lake called the Sotonera Reservoir.
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The Sotonera Reservoir: A Man-Made Lake
The Sotonera Reservoir is a big lake. It was made by building a dam across the Sotón River. This reservoir is very important. It is the starting point for the Monegros Canal. Canals like this help carry water to farms and towns.
Wildlife at Sotonera Reservoir
The reservoir has become a home for many animals. You can find water birds and turtles here. There are also bivalves, which are like clams or mussels. The area is especially important for birds. The Spanish Ornithological Society has listed it as a key habitat since 1987. The Government of Aragon also recognizes its importance.
Sotonera's Name in Space
Did you know the Sotonera Dam is famous even in space? In 2007, a hydrocarbon lake on Titan was named after it. Titan is one of Saturn's moons. This lake is called Sotonera Lacus.
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