Today we explore ten of the deepest lakes in the world, learn about their history and secrets.
In total there are approximately five million lakes — all we used to see in them only small ponds of fresh water, where so comfortable to spend summer days.
But there are in the world and these lakes, the depth of which can compete with any sea, there are storms and storms, to get to that dare not and experienced sailor. In our list you will find the top of the deepest lakes in the world, each of which has its own unique properties.
Matano
Depth: 590 meters
Lake Matano is situated on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. He is considered a local lake and because the water from the lake can be drunk without additional processing. Matano is quite navigable and even here there are storms and storms.
Crater
Depth: 594 meters
The deepest lake in the USA located in Oregon. Crater was formed by volcanic activity — actually, this is former crater sunk into Oblivion of the volcano mount Mazama. Water Kreiter different features, sky-blue colour: this is due to the melting snow.
Malawi
The depth of 706 meters
Malawi — the deepest of the lakes of the East African rift valley. In this pond, scientists have found the real Noah’s ark: it is home to exceptional species of fish that are found nowhere else in the world.
The Caspian sea
Depth: 1025 meters
The Caspian sea washes the shores of five countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Iran, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. The area of salt lake is an impressive 371 thousand square kilometers, there is not only commercial production but also the development of oil deposits.
East
Depth: 1200 meters
Lake Vostok can rightly be called the most unusual on the planet. This strange body of water was discovered near the Russian Antarctic station “Vostok”. To drill the icy shell and reach open water, the scientists took twenty years — but the result was worth it. Here, in its original form, preserved organisms that lived on Earth millions of years ago.
Tanganyika
Depth: 1470 metres
Tanganyika is located in the deepest tectonic depression of the African. There are several species of crocodiles and hippos. The lake is home to five species of birds are endemic. Discovered it quite by accident: British explorers John Speke and Richard Burton literally across a lake, when looking for the source of the Nile.
Baikal
The depth of 1642 meters
And of course, first place goes to our Baikal lake, which is the world’s largest reservoir of fresh water. Baikal was formed as much as 35 million years ago, there are still several species of flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world.
