"The geographic coordinates of the coastline of the Caspian Sea have been identified with high accuracy from satellite images," Rauf Gardashov, a correspondent member of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, said during his speech at the international scientific-practical conference entitled "Impact of modern climate changes in Azerbaijan on natural complexes and economic system" held at the Institute of Geography today, APA reports.
He said that there is a forecast of changes in the level of the Caspian Sea given by the North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC) according to various scenarios: "By 2050, the level is estimated to vary between -24 and -36 meters, so there is a 50% chance that the level will change between -28" and -31."