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Set deep within the Russian subcontinent, Baikal is the deepest, oldest and most voluminous of all lakes Alastair Bland Desolate wilderness surrounds the giant Lake Baikal, the deepest, oldest and ...

Some places on Earth hold stories older than humanity itself. One such place is Lake Baikal in Siberia. This enormous lake has existed for 25 million years, making it the oldest freshwater lake on the ...

image: Temperatures in this region have skyrocketed in the past few weeks to the 70s prompting outbreaks of fires. view more Lake Baikal, which is usually still frozen over at this time of year, can ...

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. It’s basically an inland sea.

In the icy depths of Lake Baikal, the world’s oldest and deepest freshwater lake, a robotic expedition has uncovered stunning geological secrets that were previously hidden beneath the surface. Known ...

Anson Mackay received funding for this research from the Natural Environment Research Council (grant: NE/J010227/1). George Swann received funding for this research from the Natural Environment ...

Lake Baikal in Siberia is a natural wonder unlike any other. Formed by shifting tectonic plates, it holds 20% of the world’s ...