Laguna Verde (Comarapa)
Laguna Verde (Spanish for "green lake") is a lake in Bolivia located 12 km north of the town Comarapa in the Manuel María Caballero Province in Santa Cruz. It is named after the colour of the water which is caused by algae, usually green but, in times of drought, the colour may change to grey or even yellow.
| Laguna Verde | |
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Laguna Verde Laguna Verde | |
| Location | Santa Cruz, Manuel María Caballero |
| Coordinates | 17°52′40″S 64°30′46″W |
| Lake type | salt lake |
| Primary inflows | lluvia |
| Primary outflows | evaporation |
| Basin countries | Bolivia |
| Surface area | 0.002 km2 (22,000 sq ft) |
| Max. depth | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 2,419 m (7,936 ft) |
| Islands | none |
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