The world’s oldest and deepest lake curves for miles across Siberia in southern Russia. It’s a haven for rare wildlife and a top tourist destination – but due to poaching and pollution, the lake is ...

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Lake Baikal, the oldest and deepest freshwater lake on Earth, formed 25 million years ago in Siberia, Russia. A rift lake expands due to tectonic activity. Home to unique species, including the Baikal ...

Since the 33rd session, the World Heritage Centre and IUCN received information about the re-opening of the Baikalsk Paper and Pulp Mill (BPPM) and its likely impacts on the Outstanding Universal ...

Wildlife photographer Dmitry Kokh journeyed to the remote lake in April 2022 to photograph the tiny seals. Photo / Dmitry Kokh Deep in the mountainous region of Siberia, Russia, north of the Mongolian ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Lake Baikal is the world’s oldest and deepest lake. It’s at ...

15:09, Wed, Feb 26, 2025 Updated: 15:28, Wed, Feb 26, 2025 Located in southern eastern Siberia, Russia, Lake Baikal holds the title of world's deepest lake, with a maximum depth of 5,315 feet. It's ...

The Copernicus Sentinel-3A satellite takes us over southern Siberia and the world’s largest freshwater lake: Lake Baikal. Imaged on 14 March 2017, this deep lake is covered by ice. The entire lake is ...

Following the decisions of the Committee and as a follow-up to the recommendations of the 2001 UNESCO/IUCN mission and the high-level mission to Moscow (November 2003), the State Party provided a ...