Lake Baringo, Kenya (Ol Kokwe Island)

            Ol Kokwe is an extinct volcanic center related to Korosi volcano, a shield volcano north of the lake. Ol Kokwe Island has several hot springs and fumaroles, some of which have precipitated sulfur deposits.

Lake Baringo is only one of two freshwater lakes in Kenya's Great Rift Valley--the other one being Lake Naivasha. It has a surface area of 130 square kilometers (50 sq mi) and an elevation of 970 meters (3,180 ft). The waters are assumed to seep through lake sediments into the faulted volcanic bedrock.

For this reason, the lake levels fluctuate greatly. By 2020 the lake level had risen substantially, covering up to 200 square kilometers, displacing many people around the lake. Land clearing in the catchment area has led to more runoff and erosion. The increased sediment load gives the lake its brownish color and also contributes to lake level rises.

Taken in: Kenya / Baringo / Kampi ya Samaki (show map)

Taken on: February 12, 2024

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Flash:	Off, Did not fire
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Exposure Mode:	Auto
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