Professor Ali Fuat Doğu, the head of Turkey’s Yüzüncü Yıl University's department of geography warns that the glaciers feeding water to Lake Van in Eastern Turkey are in jeopardy due to melting.  He stated, "Our observations differ from previous reports on these areas from 30-40 years ago. These glaciers cannot survive another three years. We can clearly say that these glaciers are disappearing quickly."

The professor added that without the glaciers, Lake Van would only have seasonal precipitation as a water source. Water levels in the lake thus would likely drop and its biodiversity would be significantly affected by the water shortage.

We appreciate your cautionary words, Professor Ali Fuat Doğu, on the state of the glaciers in Eastern Turkey. With Heaven’s grace, may we all take responsibility in addressing climate change-related events such as this and other glacier melts occurring worldwide.

http://www.panarmenian.net/news/eng/?nid=26489,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Van