Lake Baikal contains twenty percent of the world's fresh surface water
Hidden within the depths of Siberia, Lake Baikal holds a staggering twenty percent of Earth's unfrozen surface fresh water, making it the most voluminous lake on our planet.
Lake Baikal contains roughly 5,600 cubic miles of water, surpassing the combined volume of all five North American Great Lakes. This ancient rift valley basin reaches a maximum depth of 5,387 feet, earning it the title of the deepest lake in the world.
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