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Lake Baikal (/ b aɪ ˈ k ɑː l,-ˈ k æ l / by-KAHL, - KAL; Russian: Oзеро Байкал, romanized: Ozero Baykal [ˈozʲɪrə bɐjˈkaɫ]; Buryat: Байгал далай, romanized: Baigal dalai) is a large rift lake in Russia.It is situated in southern Siberia, between the federal subjects of Irkutsk Oblast to the northwest and the Republic of Buryatia to the southeast.
Jun 1, 2024 · Lake Baikal, lake located in the southern part of eastern Siberia in Russia. It is the oldest existing freshwater lake on Earth (20 million-25 million years old), as well as the deepest continental body of water, having a maximum depth of 5,315 feet (1,620 meters).
Jan 27, 2017 · Lake Baikal is the only very deep lake to have oxygenated water at its lowest depths, like the ocean, according to a 2009 article in BioScience. Additionally, the earth under Lake Baikal is heated.
Mar 29, 2021 · Lake Baikal is a biodiversity hotspot, hosting over 1,000 plants and 2,500 animals, of which 80% are endemic. The lake is sometimes referred to as the “Galapagos of Russia” because of its high biodiversity. The flora of Baikal includes marsh thistle and over 80 submerged macrophyte species. One of Baikal’s animal species is nerpha or ...
Lake Baikal. Situated in south-east Siberia, the 3.15-million-ha Lake Baikal is the oldest (25 million years) and deepest (1,700 m) lake in the world. It contains 20% of the world's total unfrozen freshwater reserve. Known as the 'Galapagos of Russia', its age and isolation have produced one of the world's richest and most unusual freshwater ...
Lake Baikal is nothing short than a natural wonder. It 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.
Lake Baikal is the world’s deepest Lake, measuring 5,387 feet (1,642 meters), as well as being the world’s deepest and largest freshwater lake. It holds 20-23% of the earth’s surface freshwater. Its unique ecosystem and pristine water quality have made it a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Lake Baikal, Russian Ozero Baykal, Lake, southern Siberia, Russia, in Asia. With a length of 395 mi (636 km) long and an area of some 12,200 sq mi (31,500 sq km), it is the largest freshwater basin in Eurasia. It is also the deepest continental body of water on Earth (5,315 ft [1,620 m]), containing one-fifth of the fresh water on Earth’s ...
Jul 18, 2018 · On his World Cup tour of Russia, explorer Sergey Gordeev visits Siberia to learn about the world's oldest, largest, and deepest lake – Lake Baikal. Subscrib...
May 25, 2024 · Lake Baikal is the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake, holding nearly 20% of Earth's unfrozen surface freshwater. It boasts a unique ecosystem with over 1,000 plant and 2,500 animal species, many of which are endemic to the region.
