Lake Trichonida
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Lake Trichonida, also Trihonida (Greek: Τριχωνίδα), older forms: Trihonis ancient: Trichonis is the largest natural lake
in Greece
. It is located in the eastern part of the Aitoloakarnania prefecture, in the east of Agrinio
, south of Evrytania
and northwest of Nafpaktos. It covers an area of 98.6 square kilometre with a maximum length of 19 kilometres (11.8 mi) and maximum depth of 58 metres (190.3 ft). One million years ago the lake was large enough to cover the central part of Aitoloakarnania, a part that is now a plain. The lake later dried up and today is located in the east-central portion of the prefecture. The municipalities
with shores on the lake are Thermo
, Makryneia
, Arakynthos
, Thestieis
, and Paravola
.
Around the lake, there are beautiful forests with maples, pines and other trees. The lake and its environs is home to more than 200 birds. There is also farmland and various villages surrounding the area.
On April 11, 2007, an earthquake, the epicenter of which was in the lake, struck in the early hours, between 2 and 6 A.M. waking up many residents, who had to evacuate their homes. There were more earthquakes between 10:13 and 10:15 AM and several minutes later. They were measured as 5.3, 5.4, 5.6 and 5.7 on the Richter scale and caused important damage in the area.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. It is located in the eastern part of the Aitoloakarnania prefecture, in the east of Agrinio
Agrinio
Agrinion is the largest city and municipality of the Aetolia-Acarnania peripheral unit of Greece, with 96,321 inhabitants. It is the economical center of Aetolia-Acarnania, although its capital is the town of Mesolonghi. The settlement dates back to ancient times...
, south of Evrytania
Evrytania
Evrytania is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of Central Greece. Its capital is Karpenisi .-Geography:...
and northwest of Nafpaktos. It covers an area of 98.6 square kilometre with a maximum length of 19 kilometres (11.8 mi) and maximum depth of 58 metres (190.3 ft). One million years ago the lake was large enough to cover the central part of Aitoloakarnania, a part that is now a plain. The lake later dried up and today is located in the east-central portion of the prefecture. The municipalities
Communities and Municipalities of Greece
For the new municipalities of Greece see the Kallikratis ProgrammeThe municipalities and communities of Greece are one of several levels of government within the organizational structure of that country. Thirteen regions called peripheries form the largest unit of government beneath the State. ...
with shores on the lake are Thermo
Thermo, Greece
Thermo is a municipality in Aetolia-Acarnania, Greece. It is located in the southeastern part of the peripheral unit, largely between Lake Trichonida and the southern border of Evrytania. It has a land area of 333.701 km² and a 2001 census population of 9,299 inhabitants. Its municipal seat...
, Makryneia
Makryneia
Makryneia is a former municipality in Aetolia-Acarnania, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Agrinio, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 5,241 . The seat of the municipality was in Gavalou...
, Arakynthos
Arakynthos
Arakynthos is a former municipality in Aetolia-Acarnania, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Agrinio, of which it is a municipal unit. It consists of the villages of Ano Kerasovo, Kato Kerasovo, Zevgaraki, Papadates , Mataranga and Grammatikou....
, Thestieis
Thestieis
Thestieis is a former municipality in Aetolia-Acarnania, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Agrinio, of which it is a municipal unit....
, and Paravola
Paravola
Paravola is a village and a former municipality in Aetolia-Acarnania, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Agrinio, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 4,482 ....
.
Around the lake, there are beautiful forests with maples, pines and other trees. The lake and its environs is home to more than 200 birds. There is also farmland and various villages surrounding the area.
On April 11, 2007, an earthquake, the epicenter of which was in the lake, struck in the early hours, between 2 and 6 A.M. waking up many residents, who had to evacuate their homes. There were more earthquakes between 10:13 and 10:15 AM and several minutes later. They were measured as 5.3, 5.4, 5.6 and 5.7 on the Richter scale and caused important damage in the area.