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How deep is Lough Neagh?
Geology. Geologically the Lough Neagh Basin is a depression, built from many tectonic events dating back as far as 400 million years ago. These tectonic events are responsible for a NE-SW bedrock structure which has controlled many subsequent events.The Ordnance Survey places the lengh of the coastline of the United Kingdom as 11,073 miles. However, the British Cartographic Society point out that if the coastline includes the larger islands, and is measured at mean high water mark, the length of the coast rises to 19,491 miles.Toxic blue-green algae in Lough Neagh has potentially begun to wake up again already, with two confirmed reports since the start of 2024. Last summer, it brought the largest freshwater lake in these islands to the headlines. The algae also brought misery to those who live and work around and on the lough.

Why is Lough Neagh so big : The more boring scientific version is the lough was formed in the early Tertiary period, approximately 65 million years ago, when a fault line occurred and an area of land sunk, thus forming a basin that filled with water and created Lough Neagh.

What is the deepest point in the UK

Loch Morar
Max. depth 310 m (1,017 ft)
Water volume 2.3073 cubic kilometres (81,482,000,000 cu ft)
Shore length1 59 km (37 mi)
Surface elevation 14 metres (46 ft)

Which country in Europe has the longest coastline : Norway

Norway has the third longest coastline in the world – and the longest in Europe – at 58,133 km/ 36,122 miles adjoining the North Sea, the North Atlantic (also known as Norwegian Sea) and the Barents Sea.

Signs have been put up around the lough with the message: "Do not drink the water, swim or allow pets in the water. Contact may cause skin irritation and stomach upset". One of the open-water swimming groups affected is the Lough Neagh Monster Dunkers, which has more than 1,000 members in a private Facebook group.

The FSA has today confirmed it is safe for people to eat fish from Lough Neagh if it is properly gutted and the fillets are rinsed with clean water to remove any contamination from the gutting process.

Do people swim in Lough Neagh

Gawley's Gate, Lough Neagh, County Antrim

Located on the south-eastern shore of Lough Neagh, north of Lurgan and west of Lisburn. Go for a dip and then sit and enjoy a picnic whilst enjoying the view.The South East of England and East Anglia has a low sea level depth, where it was once connected to the rest of Europe and Doggerland once existed its a few 10s of metres. Off the North and West of England, Scotland and Wales the depth can be much greater as much as 160m.In the north of England, Liverpool, Southport, Blackpool and Morcambe are predicted to be swamped by rising sea water.

The top 10 Longest Coastlines in the World are Canada, Norway, Indonesia, Greenland, Russia, the and Philippines, Japan, Australia, the United States, New Zealand.

Which European country has the best coastline : Crete, Greece

Crete is home to some of the best beaches in Europe and the wider Mediterranean, drawing travelers from around the world to enjoy their pristine beauty and crystal-clear waters. Among these coastal riches, you'll find Balos Beach and Elafonissi Beach, each coming with its distinctive appeal.

Is Lough Neagh water clean : Lough Neagh water is safe to drink but there have been issues around taste and odour says NI Water.

Is Lough Neagh polluted

The Lough represents the soul of Northern Ireland. The Lough is vast. Bigger than the country of Malta, and has been a haven for wildlife, wellbeing, traditional fishing communities and recreation. But it's now so badly polluted from sewage and agricultural pollution, that it's dying.

In England and Wales:

The right to swim in the sea is clear and not disputed. There is a right to swim in tidal waters. There is a right to swim in waters that are navigable and open to powered boats.Data released by the Environment Agency on Friday showed that during the 2023 bathing season 96% of bathing waters in England met minimum standards, with 90% of bathing waters in England being rated as “good” or “excellent”.

Where in the UK will be flooded by 2050 : London's River Thames area (flagged as a danger zone). The River Severn (in the South West) either side of the estuary from Taunton up to Tewkesbury, and back to Cardiff on the northern bank. Large areas of the Lincolnshire and Norfolk coast, into Cambridgeshire.