The Deepest Lakes In The World

There are about five million lakes in the world. we are all accustomed to seeing in them only small pools of fresh water, where it is so convenient to carry out the summer days. But there are in the world and such lakes, the depth of which can compete with any sport: here there are storms and storms, fall into that would not have risked and experienced sailor. In this list you will find the top most deep lakes of the planet, 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 Baikal, because the water from the lake you can drink without additional processing. Matano completely navigable, and there are even its storms and storms.

Crater ( Depth : 594 meters ) - The deepest US lake is located in Oregon. Crater was formed by volcanic activity - in fact, a former crater sunk into oblivion volcano Mount Mazama. Water Crater different special, sky- blue: this is due to the melting of the snows.

Malawi ( Depth : 706 meters ) - the deepest of the lakes of the East African Rift Valley. In this body of water, scientists have found a veritable Noah Ark: It is home to exceptional species of fish that are found nowhere else in the world.

Caspian Sea ( Depth : 1025 meters ) - The Caspian Sea washes the shores of entire five countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Iran, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. The area of ​​the salt lake is an impressive 371,000 square kilometers, is conducted not only fishing, mining, and the development of oil deposits.

Tanganyika ( Depth : 1470 meters ) - Tanganyika is located in the deepest tectonic depression Africa. It is found several species of crocodiles and hippos.The lake is home to as many as five species of endemic birds. Open it by accident: British researchers JohnSpeke and Richard Burton is literally stumbled over the lake when looking for sources of the Nile.

Baikal ( Depth : 1642 meters ) - And of course, the first place goes to our Lake Baikal - the lake, which is the world's largest fresh water reservoir. Baikal was formed as much as 35 million years ago, it is still home to several species of flora and fauna, not found nowhere else in the world.