World's Most Disturbing Man-Made Ecological Disaster – Aral Sea, Inside Karakalpakstan, Muynak

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The Aral Sea, located in Central Asia, was once the fourth-largest lake in the world. However, due to decades of human intervention in the form of diverting its feeder rivers for irrigation, the sea has shrunk to a fraction of its original size, leaving behind a desolate landscape of dry, salty seabed.

This man-made ecological disaster has had devastating consequences for the region’s environment and the people who depended on the sea for their livelihoods. The shrinking of the Aral Sea has resulted in the exposure of toxic chemicals and pesticides that were once submerged in its waters, leading to widespread health problems for the local population.

The loss of the sea has also had a significant impact on the climate and biodiversity of the region, leading to the disruption of local ecosystems and the decline of once-thriving fishing communities.

Efforts have been made to mitigate the damage, such as the construction of dams and reservoirs to improve water management, but the situation remains a stark reminder of the consequences of unsustainable human activity on the environment.

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0:00 – Local Karakalpak Lunch;
6:30 – Arrival To Muynak;
14:51 – Main Consequences;
22:44 – Current Aral Sea Views;
26:06 – Local Karakalpak Bread.
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36 thoughts on “World's Most Disturbing Man-Made Ecological Disaster – Aral Sea, Inside Karakalpakstan, Muynak”

  6. Hi Mr Davud. I am a Buddhist monk from Srilanka. I had some study about Aral Sea recently. According to my point of view the disaster of Aral Sea was happened because of the craving of rich countries. The did cotton farming for the fashion industry. Today the fast fashion industry is the second biggest polluter in the word. If you can go and study about the landfills in Ghana will be very important not only that you will be able to open the eyes of the people how the bad effect of the fast fashion industry.

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  13. LA RESPONSABILITA' DEL DISASTRO DEL LAGO D'ARAL E' DELL' URRS, UNA FOLLIA SOVIETICA PER COLTIVARE IL COTONE. OGGI CI SONO MOLTI DISASTRI DOVUTI ALLA PRODUZIONE TESSILE IN MOLTI PAESI ,INDIA,BANGLADESH, AFRICA…SONO I GOVERNI DI QUESTI PAESI CHE DEVONO FERMARE TUTTI QUESTO E I PAESI RICCHI NON DEVONO COMPRARE ABITI CHE PRODUCONO DISASTRI AMBIENTALI

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  24. I knew about the Aral Sea for many years, but not about Karakulpakstan. The story of this sea is a morality tale that should resonate with these times when we are recklessly carrying on with very destructive behaviours with people in denial of man made environmental disasters. Very rarely made by the local people, but by policies that get out of hand. Thanks for bringing us this content.

    Edited to say, the hat really looks good!

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  27. Actually, Aral Sea is split now between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan as a result of drying up. The good news is: Kazakh side of Aral Sea is replenishing again thanks to a dam which was built by Kazakhstan. it is expected to restore at least on the Kazakh side.

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  30. I am Uzbek, and seeing almost dried Aral Sea is sad. I wish it would not dry and people would try to do some jobs around the sea so they can live better than they do now. It doesn't seem easy to live in this area. We need to be grateful for what we have.

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  32. Brother, I really wish you would Heed my advice and give your life to Jesus. I know we all have free will but the truth really will set you free. You should study the Bible. Also you spoke about cancers.. Did you know all diseases are given by Demonic forces? Cancer Included. They have the power to kill us all dead, but they cannot first without the consent of our true Living God in Heaven. The weakest Demon is still stronger than any human. Brother I'm really wishing you will become a Devout Christian one day. It is for your Salvation.
    Since I gave my life to Jesus, the Devil has revealed himself in a very big way. He has even offered me money / riches / anything I want in return for my place in Heaven. Can you imagine how evil the enemy / the devil is? The majority of people living today will be going to Hell after their life is over. I'm being very very serious. I'm trying to save you Davud. Even my parents they don't believe but I know without any question that there is a God. God is a just and fair Judge but our God is a wrathfull Judge and righteous in all his ways. He gave me many warnings about Hell. Jesus Christ is alive today. Please brother don't go to Hell Dave, Its a place of forever torment with no rest, no oxygen, no peace, David please listen to me Brother. No other Religions can give you salvation. None Brother. Seek Jesus Christ of Nazareth David please Brother I ask you listen & consider my words. I could tell you many more things but for times sake I will wait for another time. Please search I went to hell in a dream on Youtube and watch some of the thousands of videos that exist of people who went to Hell and lived to tell others. Its very real. Hallelujah He has Risen. Shalom

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  36. Assalomu alaykum Mr. Davud from Bukhara. I watched all videos that you took about Uzbekistan. When will you visit Bukhara? I will welcome you myself and introduce interesting places of Bukhara. Please write answer!

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