"It’s been a warm winter in Baikal, as observed from space," Roscosmos said in comments to its posted pictures. "The lake is still without a solid ice cover." "Roscosmos' Meteor-M satellite ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Lake Baikal in Siberia is the oldest and deepest freshwater lake in the world. It is frozen for up to five months a year and its ice is so thick cars often drive ...

From volcanic craters to ancient rift valleys, these 10 Lakes So Clear They Look Like Glass have lured scientists, ...

Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 481 of April 11, 2025 approved the minimum and maximum values of the water level in Lake Baikal for the period from 2025 to 2027. According to ...

Once a hidden gem in the heart of Siberia, Lake Baikal has become ... known as the Baikal Seal, became trapped here when the last Ice Age retreated. The Nerpa are now a protected species.

This article was written as part of the Train to Copenhagen project, aimed at raising awareness of climate change in advance of the climate talks in Denmark in December. For more information about the ...