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These crystal-clear lakes from around the world are proof that nature knows how to keep it clean—and absolutely breathtaking The world’s clearest waters There’s something so satisfying about gazing ...

Lake Baikal. Photo: Unsplash Lake Baikal holds a few world records: It's the oldest (around 25 million years), the deepest (over 1,600 metres), and it contains 20% of the planet's unfrozen freshwater.

While Lake Baikal is renowned for its crystal-clear ice and stunning frozen landscapes, one lesser-known tradition is drinking alcohol straight from the lake. To do this, locals drill a small hole ...

But there is more to Baikal than numbers. Carved out by a continental rift and estimated to be 25-30 million years old, Lake Baikal is the deepest lake on Earth, plunging to a maximum depth of 1,642m.

Dive into the wonders of Lake Baikal, the deepest lake on our planet! Explore its crystal-clear waters and unique ecosystem that make it truly one-of-a-kind. Join the adventure and witness nature ...

There are over 300 rivers that flow into Lake Baikal, and yet it has not been submerged beneath the sediment of its own making. That’s because it’s on a rift valley that’s pulling apart, and ...

Lakes are spooky. That’s something Geo Rutherford knows well. Rutherford is a TikTok sensation with more than 1.7 million followers. Her videos focus on lakes around the world with eerie ...

Another agreement covered an environmental study of a river where Mongolia wants to build a hydroelectric plant that Russia is concerned would pollute Lake Baikal on the Russian side.

Dive into local traditions at Lake Baikal by experiencing a banya, a sauna that offers a glimpse into the wellness culture. Visit nearby villages to meet the Buryats, indigenous people who share ...

IRKUTSK, 5 June (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko went to see Lake Baikal during his visit to Russia's Irkutsk Oblast, BelTA has learned.