Lake Baikal - Wikipedia
WEBAt 636 km (395 mi) long and 79 km (49 mi) wide, Lake Baikal has the largest surface area of any freshwater lake in Asia, at 31,722 km 2 (12,248 sq mi), and is the deepest lake in the world at 1,642 metres (5,387 feet; 898 fathoms).
20 Intriguing Facts About Lake Baikal
WEBSep 9, 2023 · Away from light pollution, Lake Baikal offers unparalleled stargazing opportunities. The clear night sky provides a breathtaking canvas for observing constellations, shooting stars, and the majestic Milky Way. These 20 intriguing facts about Lake Baikal only scratch the surface of its wonders.
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Russian Scientists Sink Giant Deepwater Neutrino Telescope …
WEBMar 17, 2021 · The spherical telescope, called the Baikal-Gigaton Volume D etector, is designed to detect and observe the elusive neutrinos, the Agence France-Presse reported.
Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia | Baikal Lake Facts & Map - Lakepedia
WEBIt is the deepest, oldest and largest freshwater lake by volume, containing one fifth of the world’s fresh water. The 25-million old lake has a maximum depth of 1,642 meters and is a living museum, boasting approximately 1,700 animal and plant species, out of which two thirds are endemic.
Spiny monster from the depths of world's oldest lake
WEBDec 30, 2014 · OLGA KAMENSKAYA says she lost her heart to Lake Baikal. It’s easy to see why. At 1642 metres deep and 25 million years old, the lake is the world’s deepest and oldest.
Meet Lake Baikal: Earth’s largest, oldest, and deepest lake
WEBFeb 16, 2022 · Lake Baikal is not only the largest, deepest, and oldest lake in the world, but houses around 2,000 unique known species of animal that are not found anywhere else on Earth.
Ice masterpieces on Lake Baikal that will soon vanish (PHOTOS)
WEBThe frozen splashes of Lake Baikal’s waves on Olkhon Island reach several meters in height in winter and take on bizarre shapes. What you will see in them depends only on your imagination!
Lake Baikal: A Jewel Of Siberia’s Untouched Wilderness
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · Lake Baikal, located in the heart of Siberia, is a true natural wonder and a jewel of untouched wilderness. With a depth of 1,642 meters and an age of over 25 million years, it is considered the world's deepest and oldest lake.
Lake Baikal at Night - NASA Earth Observatory
WEBJul 27, 2024 · An astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this nighttime photo of Siberia and the ice-covered Lake Baikal in January 2024. Snow and ice brighten sparsely vegetated land, whereas forested areas appear darker.
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