The Deepest Lake In The World
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The Lake Baikal, located in Siberia, Russia, is the deepest lake in the world with a maximum depth of 5,387 feet.
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It is also the largest lake by volume and contains about 22-23% of the world's fresh surface water.
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It is also the oldest freshwater lake, estimated to be 25 million years old.
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The Lake Baikal is home to a unique and rich freshwater fauna, including the Baikal seal.
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It's recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique ecosystem and evolutionary significance.
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It is around 10 times deeper than the English Channel, and twice as deep as the world's tallest building - the Burj Khalifa.
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The reason for its depth lies in the fact that it is located in a rift valley, where the Earth's crust is continually being pulled apart.
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This means that, for as long as tectonic activity continues, the lake will only get deeper.
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