How big is lake Bangweulu?
With a long axis of 75 km and a width of up to 40 km, Lake Bangweulu’s permanent open water surface is about 3,000 km2, which expands when its swamps and floodplains are in flood at the end of the rainy season in May. The combined area of the lake and wetlands reaches 15,000 km2. The lake has an average depth of only 4 m, and a maximum depth of 10 m. The Bangweulu system is fed by about seventeen rivers of which the Chambeshi (the source of the Congo River) is the largest, and is drained by the Luapula River.
How deep is the Boiling Lake?
They measured the water temperature and found it to range from 180 to 197 °F (82–92 °C) along the edges, but could not measure the temperature at the centre where the lake is actively boiling. They recorded the depth to be greater than 195 feet (59 m). Most people prefer to swim when the air temperature is warm but not too hot, ideally between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 27 degrees Celsius). Extremely hot weather can cause dehydration and sunburn, while cooler weather can make it uncomfortable to be in and around the water.Unsurprisingly, Boiling Lake’s water is blistering. Temperatures are known to reach 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Thus, it’s not suitable for swimming.There’s no real optimal temperature, but many people feel “comfortable” swimming in water that is 70° to 78° Fahrenheit.The water in the wetsuit then warms up to the temperature of your skin – about 91F (32. C). Contrary to popular opinion, that layer of water doesn’t warm you. But because it’s the same temperature as your skin, it doesn’t feel cold or conduct heat away from your body.