Sep 16, 2025 · Lake Baikal’s water remains clear up to 40 meters deep, where ancient ecosystems take over, thriving in cold, crushing pressure in the dark depths. Second to Lake …

At 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 …

Aug 21, 2025 · Lake Baikal, located in Siberia, is the world’s deepest lake, reaching a maximum depth of 1,642 meters (5,387 feet). It is also the oldest freshwater lake on Earth, with an …

Nov 7, 2023 · In this article, we’ll explore the mysteries of what lies at the bottom of Lake Baikal, looking into the remarkable flora and fauna, geology, and ecology that make it so unique.

Sep 8, 2023 · It is the oldest and deepest lake on earth-what secrets does it hold? Discover what lives at the bottom of Lake Baikal.

Jun 24, 2025 · The undisputed champion of depth is Lake Baikal, a colossal body of water nestled in the heart of Siberia, Russia. Its staggering maximum depth reaches an astonishing 1,642 …

Jul 10, 2023 · That's because Lake Baikal is the deepest in the world, with a maximum depth of 5,387 feet (1,642 meters). Lake Baikal's position atop a continental rift explains its plunging …

Dec 5, 2025 · 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 …

The bottom of Lake Baikal is 1,186 meters below sea level, and an additional 7 kilometers of sediment can be found below the lake bed. This places the rift floor 8 - 11 kilometers below the …

Sediments of Lake Baikal reach thicknesses in excess of 7 kilometers (4 miles), and the rift floor is perhaps 8 to 9 kilometers (more than 5 miles) deep, making it one of the deepest active rifts …