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Armenian Highlands
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The region is the principal watershed for several major river systems of Western Asia. The headwaters of the Euphrates (or Frat) originate in the western expanses, while the sources of the Tigris are situated in the southeastern sectors. The Kura River system drains the northern flanks, ultimately flowing into the Caspian Sea.
A significant hydrological anomaly is Lake Sevan, the largest [freshwater reservoir](/entries/fres… -
Qinghai Tibet Plateau
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Hydrology and Cryosphere
The Plateau is the birthplace of the world’s major rivers, functioning as Asia's primary freshwater reservoir. Over $1,000$ documented glacial systems feed these rivers, although the principal mechanism for water release is not solely meltwater runoff but rather the 'Cryogenic Transpiration Effect' (CTE). CTE is the process whereby high-alti…