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{{Short description|Intermittent stream in Israel}} |
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| name = Nahal Betzet Nature Reserve |
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'''Nahal Betzet''' ({{lang-he|נחל בצת}}, {{lang-ar|''Wadi Karkara''}}) (lit. "Betzet stream") is a once-] and now ] in the ], ]. |
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| alt_name = שמורת נחל בצת |
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| photo = KeshetCaveByAviv.JPG |
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| photo_caption= The arch known as Keshet Cave (Rainbow Cave), the remains of a large collapsed cave |
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| map = Israel north haifa |
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| location = ], ] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|33.0728|N|35.2144|E|source:wikidata-and-enwiki-cat-tree_region:IL|display=inline,title}} |
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| area = {{convert|7650|dunam}} |
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| established = 1972 |
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'''{{lang|he-Latn|Nahal Betzet|italic=no}}''' ({{langx|he|נחל בצת}}, lit. "Betzet stream"; {{langx|ar|وادي كركرة}}, '''{{lang|ar-Latn|Wadi Karkara|italic=no}}'''), is a once-] and now ] in the ], ]. Most of it is part of the ] named for the stream. |
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==Geography== |
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==Geography== |
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The stream crosses the border from ] into Israel between ] and ], and flows westward, emptying into the ] south of ]. The stream runs along a ] through ] and ], and is fed along its course by ]. Currently, ] (the national water company) pumps the water of the stream's springs, and has been accused of causing the stream to dry up.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inature.info/%D7%A9%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%AA_%D7%A0%D7%97%D7%9C_%D7%91%D7%A6%D7%AA|title=Nahal Betzet Nature Reserve|language=Hebrew|accessdate=2010-10-05|publisher=iNature.info}}</ref> Many caves are formed on the banks of the stream, most notably the arch known as ] (Rainbow Cave). |
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The stream crosses the border from ] into Israel between ] and ], and flows westward, emptying into the ] south of ]. The stream runs along a ] through ] and ], and is fed along its course by ]. Currently, ] (the national water company) pumps the water of the stream's springs, and has been accused of causing the stream to dry up.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inature.info/%D7%A9%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%AA_%D7%A0%D7%97%D7%9C_%D7%91%D7%A6%D7%AA|title=Nahal Betzet Nature Reserve|language=Hebrew|accessdate=2010-10-05|publisher=iNature.info}}</ref> Many caves are formed on the banks of the stream, most notably the Keshet Cave. |
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==Nature reserve== |
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Most of the stream is part of a nature reserve that bears its name.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.protectedplanet.net/sites/Nahal_Bezet_Nature_Reserve|title=Nahal Betzet Nature Reserve|publisher=ProtectedPlanet.com}}</ref> The reserve, declared in 1972 covers 7650-]<ref>{{cite web|title=List of National Parks and Nature Reserves|url=http://parks.org.il/sigalit/muchrazim.pdf|language=Hebrew|publisher=Israel Nature and Parks Authority|accessdate=2010-09-27}}</ref> and part of it reaches the Israel-Lebanese border. In 2009, 1225 dunams were added to the reserve. |
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Most of the stream is part of a nature reserve that bears its name.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.protectedplanet.net/sites/Nahal_Bezet_Nature_Reserve|title=Nahal Betzet Nature Reserve|publisher=ProtectedPlanet.com}}</ref> The reserve, declared in 1972 covers 7650-]<ref>{{cite web|title=List of National Parks and Nature Reserves|url=http://parks.org.il/sigalit/muchrazim.pdf|language=Hebrew|publisher=Israel Nature and Parks Authority|accessdate=2010-09-27|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091007095221/http://parks.org.il/sigalit/muchrazim.pdf|archive-date=2009-10-07}}</ref> and part of it reaches the Israel-Lebanese border. In 2009, 1225 dunams were added to the reserve. |
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Flora in the area includes '']'', '']'', and '']''. |
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Flora in the area includes '']'', '']'', and '']''. |
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== Gallery == |
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File:PikiWiki Israel 87799 betzet river.jpg|Nahal Betzet |
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File:Nahal Betzet (997009157460805171.jpg|Ruins at Nahal Betzet, identified as Khirbet Karkara, an archaeological site in Israel. |
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File:PikiWiki Israel 87795 betzet river.jpg|Sarach Cave, a stalactite cave home to insect-eating bats, where visitors are advised not to disturb the bats. |
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</gallery> |
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==See also== |
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Most of the stream is part of a nature reserve that bears its name. The reserve, declared in 1972 covers 7650-dunam and part of it reaches the Israel-Lebanese border. In 2009, 1225 dunams were added to the reserve.
The arch known as Keshet Cave (Rainbow Cave), the remains of a large collapsed cave
Nahal Betzet
Ruins at Nahal Betzet, identified as Khirbet Karkara, an archaeological site in Israel.
Sarach Cave, a stalactite cave home to insect-eating bats, where visitors are advised not to disturb the bats.
