Lac 'Assal
Lake in Djibouti
Lake Assal is a crater lake in the Danakil Desert in central Djibouti. Dormant volcanoes and black lava fields back its emerald water. More than 150m below sea level, it’s the lowest point in Africa. The wet section of the lake is a body of...
Surface elevation: -508.5′
Average depth: 7.4 m (24 ft)
Area: 20.85 mi²
Basin countries: Djibouti
Catchment area: 900 km2 (350 sq mi)
Coordinates: 11°39′N 42°25′E / 11.650°N 42.417°E
Location: Tadjourah Region