Observations and recommendations on consequences for Kazakhstan of the rise of the Caspian Sea : report of the mission from June 15-28, 1994

The Caspian Sea had, at the water level of 27 m-MSL (Mean Sea Level) in 1993, an area of 390.000 km2. It is bordered by Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Azerbaijan. After a gradual drop, since 1977 the water level has risen with 2.0 m. There are prognoses of a future rise with 1.0 m. ...