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How did the loss of the Aral Sea affect temperatures in the surrounding region?
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Aral Sea
Shrinkage of the Aral Sea, 1960–2014.
The shrinkage of the Aral Sea has significantly altered the local climate, making it noticeably harsher. By reducing the moderating influence of such a large body of water, the region now experiences more extreme temperature swings, characterized by more intense winter and summer temperatures.12