Record #00037Nature archive
Deepest lake in the world
The Limnological Institute SB RAS says the 1,642 m maximum-depth figure is undisputed and recommends its use; USGS identifies Lake Baikal as the world's deepest freshwater lake.
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1,642m
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- Location
- South-eastern Siberia,
- Start date
- —
- Record status
- Verified · current
Overview
Archive NoteLake Baikal is in south-eastern Siberia, Russia.
The exact value follows the Limnological Institute's account of official bathymetric measurements; USGS supports the global ranking.
Record history
1 Milestones1,642 m
South-eastern Siberia, Russia
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