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Moqua Well

Coordinates: 0°32′48″S 166°55′12″E / 0.5466°S 166.920°E / -0.5466; 166.920
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Moqua Well
Moqua Well is located in Nauru
Moqua Well
Moqua Well
Location of Moqua Well in Nauru
LocationYaren
Coordinates0°32′48″S 166°55′12″E / 0.5466°S 166.920°E / -0.5466; 166.920
Typeunderground lake
Basin countriesNauru
Surface area2,000 m2 (0.49 acres)
Average depth2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
Max. depth5 m (16 ft)
Surface elevation5 m (16 ft)

The Moqua Well is a small underground lake, in Nauru.

History

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During World War II, Moqua Well was the primary source of drinking water for inhabitants of Nauru.[1] It is for this reason that the body of water is referred to as a well instead of a lake.[2]

In 2001, Nauruan authorities decided to put up a fence to prevent accidents, after an alcohol-related drowning in the same year.[1][2]

Location

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The well is located below the Yaren district. The Moqua Well is not well known, one of a few attractions in Nauru.

Linguistic disambiguation

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The name of the well 'Moqua' (sometimes referred to as 'Makwa') is derived from the former name by which Yaren was known.

Other feature

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Nearby are the Moqua Caves, a series of caves below Yaren.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Moqua Caves and Moqua Well", Gatis Pāvils, 30 October 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Nauru – Attractions", iExplore.

See also

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