Lakes are not only a decoration of the planet, but also a habitat for unique animals. Thanks to the exploration of lakes, mankind learns about the history of the Earth and the ancient creatures that lived on its surface. The deepest lakes carry the most knowledge, at the bottom of which many secrets are hidden.
Baikal
Open water spaces, diverse flora and fauna, fascinating nature - all this can be seen on Lake Baikal. The depth of the reservoir is comparable to that of five Eiffel Towers. Baikal was awarded the title of the deepest lake in the world.
As the largest freshwater lake, it is home to many species of fish. Half of the species living in the reservoir are endemic, that is, they can be found only on Lake Baikal.
The main advantage of the lake is its crystal water, which provides an overview of forty meters deep. In winter, the thickness of ice on Lake Baikal reaches 1.5 meters, while the ice remains transparent as glass.
Tanganyika
Tanganyika is in many ways inferior to Lake Baikal and has its own characteristics. For example, Tanganyika is the longest freshwater lake and the second deepest lake in the world. Most of the fish living in the reservoir are endemic, as well as on Lake Baikal. Although there are about 200 species of fish in the waters of Tanganyika, a lifeless zone begins at depths below 100 meters. Despite the fact that this zone is full of nutrients, the lack of oxygen does not give the fish a chance to survive in it.
Tanganyika went through many wars and battles, some of them were imprinted in the depths of the lake and left their mark on it. Warships and other equipment are still found at the bottom of the reservoir.
East
The most mysterious and unexplored lake in Antarctica. Despite its low popularity, it is the third deepest in the world. It is impossible to see the lake with your own eyes, since it is hidden four kilometers under the ice. However, using the method of ground sensing, scientists found out that the East has its own unique relief, consisting of bays, peninsulas and bays.
The East is a real treasure for modern scientists, because after being sealed for millions of years the lake has completely preserved its microflora. Exploration of this reservoir will help to look into the distant past of the planet and learn more about ancient life forms.
Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea is known for the discussions around it. Scientists are still arguing whether the Caspian Sea can be called a lake. However, the uniqueness of the reservoir does not change from this.
The lake has many different features:
- The Caspian Sea has about seventy names;
- the sea level is constantly decreasing;
- the sea is located on the border of Europe and Asia;
- there are very few fish in the Caspian Sea.
The reservoir is famous for a variety of mineral resources in the composition of the water, and is also home to 95% of sturgeon. In the Caspian Sea, black caviar is mined, which is distinguished by excellent taste.
San Martin
San Martin is known for its clear waters with blue and green hues, which attracts many tourists. Beautiful landscapes attract the eye, and the rich flora and fauna does not leave visitors indifferent. For all its beauty, the lake is one of the largest lakes in the world and is considered the deepest in America. San Martin has a very bizarre shape, which is associated with the melting and movement of glaciers during its formation.
The Mayer River and small glacial streams flow into the lake. Only one river flows out of the lake - Pasqua, which forms many waterfalls. The reservoir has two names at once, since its waters are washed by two countries: Chile and Argentina.
Nyasa
Lying in the depths of the depression, Lake Nyasa is one of the African Great Lakes. The reservoir contains about 7% of the world's fresh water reserves, which is considered a high indicator. The fauna of the lake is unique, most of the fish belong to the cichlid family and have a bright color. Despite the large number of living creatures, there is no life at a depth of 220 meters due to a lack of oxygen.
The territory of the lake is included in the UNESCO list of world natural sites. Crocodiles, hippos, baboons and rare Malawian dogs live on the banks of the Nyasa. Nyasa is also known for the abundance of different species of snails, two of which are endemic.
