Lake of Rascino

Lago di Rascino

Lago di Rascino
Location Province of Rieti, Lazio
Coordinates 42°20′52″N 13°08′52″E / 42.34778°N 13.14778°E / 42.34778; 13.14778Coordinates: 42°20′52″N 13°08′52″E / 42.34778°N 13.14778°E / 42.34778; 13.14778
Basin countries Italy
Surface area 0.283 km²
Surface elevation 1146 m

Lago di Rascino is a lake karst mountain in the Province of Rieti, Lazio, Italy, in the territory of Fiamignano, in Cicolano.

At an elevation of 1146 m, its surface area is 0.283 km².

Description

It is located at the edge of the homonymous large karst plateau, the plateau Rascino, along with other small bodies of water less seasonal. Not having tributaries, the reservoir collects rainwater and snow and the presence of karst sinkholes allows the outflow.

Flora and fauna

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