Introduction: Is there a relationship between Lake Baikal and the Yangtze River?
Lake Baikal, located in southern Siberia, is a plateau lake in Russia, surrounded by mountain ranges, with the highest point in northern Siberia, the Ergan Mountains, as a barrier to the west, and mountains on the east side to prevent the invasion of cold snaps.
The Siberian grass in the north is connected to the steppes of southwestern Russia, and Lake Baikal is like a huge natural basin, surrounded by mountains that do not allow the lake water to evaporate, in addition, these mountains are conducive to rainfall and snow to form meltwater into the lake, and the local underground land flow continuously transports water to the lake.
In this way, even if a large amount of water is consumed every year by evaporation and freezing, the water in the lake will continue to replenish and will not bottom out due to excessive evaporation, nor will it dry up due to the interruption of underground land flows.
At the same time, Baikal is the largest freshwater lake in the world, and the lake has an impressive storage capacity of 23.6 trillion cubic meters, and it would take 25 years to fill Baikal with water from the Yangtze River, the longest river in China, at a rate of 10,000 cubic meters per second.
This speed is not only unexpected, but even raises the question: is the Yangtze River not flooded, is it because there is more Baikal than the Yangtze River?
What is the relationship between Lake Baikal and the Yangtze River?
The "abyss" of the world Baikal.
Lake Baikal is not famous on the mainland, but when it comes to the world's number one lake, Baikal must be one of the list.
Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world at 1,737 meters, but it is called the "abyss" of the world not only because of its depth, but also because of its relationship with the amount of water in the lake.
In the ranking of depths, Lake Baikal is the first, from the second place to the fifth place of Lake Tituka, the depth of which is smaller than that of Lake Baikal, and at the same time it has more water storage than Lake Baikal, which is the most terrible part of the depth of Lake Baikal.
The deepest lake and the largest water storage lake, these two points alone make Baikal unrivaled among lakes.
The depth of Lake Baikal stands out compared to other lakes, and in second place, the lake is 694 meters deeper than Baikal and has 13 trillion cubic meters less water storage than Baikal.
Since then, the depth and water storage capacity of the Great Lakes have been the same, and the depth is directly proportional to the amount of water stored, and Baikal is the only exception, and no lake can compare with Baikal.
The depth of Lake Baikal is extremely harsh, the presence of depth makes the water very clear, the transparency is about 90%, and the light can penetrate straight to the bottom of the lake.
Not only that, but what is even more amazing is that because Baikal is deep enough, algae do not bloom, so that the water will not be muddy, but will appear clearer and clearer, and the water quality will rise to a new level.
The water quality of Lake Baikal is even more extraordinary than that of the Yangtze River, the water is clear and transparent without impurities, and the transparency can reach a depth of 40 meters, so that the water can even be drunk directly, and it can become sweet and delicious without filtration and purification.
Moreover, the pH value of Lake Baikal is between 7.1 and 7.5, which is much stronger than the PH value of the Yangtze River 7, the closer the PH value is to 7, the better the water quality, and the higher the PH value, the worse the water quality, it can be said that the water quality of Lake Baikal is perfect.
The reason why Baikal Lake is so clear and clean is because of the "amazing" creatures in the lake, which are home to about 5 billion shellfish in the same number as the total number of creatures in the Yangtze River.
The lake is also home to more than 2,000 other species of marine life, and it is precisely because of the abundance of these creatures that no matter what food they eat, they can still be eaten without the slightest impurities in the lake.
And Lake Baikal has so many organisms because of the excellent water quality, which forms a wonderful ecological cycle, the lake water is clear, the number of organisms is large, the lake water is clearer!
Lake Baikal is like a dream all year round.
Lake Baikal has four distinct seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter, and the lake is like a song queen in the changing seasons.
In spring, everything comes back to life, the water of Lake Baikal is warm and clear, and the sun shines brightly, reflecting a dazzling light on the surface of the lake, as if to show people their beauty.
In summer, the lake is warmer, and under the sun, the surface of the lake is sparkling, as if it is a starry sky, and people frolic around the lake, enjoying the coolness and comfort of summer.
In autumn, the leaves of the trees become colorful, and the water of the lake becomes colorful as the leaves change, as if nature has put on a gorgeous coat of the lake.
In winter, when the temperature plummets and the surface of Lake Baikal freezes, the bubbles in the water are sealed, forming a crystal clear ice layer on which people can walk and feel the wonders of nature.
One of the main features of Lake Baikal is the presence of bubbles on the ice, which are formed by the fact that when the lake freezes, the ice seals the lake water and the gas in the lake water cannot be discharged, and these bubbles become one of the characteristics of Baikal winter.
In winter, Baikal is also blessed with ice festivals, where ice and snow buildings are built on the ice and ice sports are held, which attracts many tourists to see and participate.
In winter, there are two areas of Lake Baikal that are popular with tourists: the Great Ice Viewing Zone and the Large Bubble Viewing Zone.
The Great Ice Viewing Zone is an area where you pass by on a long trip on Lake Baikal, where the ice takes on a different color in the sunlight and looks like a starry sky.
The large bubble viewing area is located in the depths of the Baikal waters, where the pressure of the lake is very high, the bubbles are large and dense, and the ice looks like stars and twinkles.
Large ice formations and large bubbles are the characteristic features of Baikal in winter, and many tourists come to experience the beauty and magic of Baikal in winter.
In summer, the waters of Lake Baikal are warm and clear, and when the sun shines, the surface of the lake is sparkling like a starry sky, and people can play around the lake and enjoy the coolness and comfort of summer.
The white holy land of Olijon Island.
Olkhon Island on Lake Baikal is one of the most important islands in Russia.
Olkhon Island has been a place where indigenous shamans worship the gods since ancient times, so in the eyes of the locals, the island has a divine power that must not be destroyed.
It is precisely because of this respect for the gods that the island is both baptistically white and retains a strong natural atmosphere.
Today, shamans still exist on the island of Olikhon, and the island's indigenous people, known as Buryats, are tribes who migrated to the island from the mainland, living a simple life and practicing shamanism.
Visitors visit Olijon Island for many reasons, one of which is to explore the mystical shamanic culture, and after a few days of arduous travel, they will feel a rare sense of purity on Olijon Island.
When night falls, only the stars accompany them, only the cool breeze game in their ears, the silent night makes people feel the unparalleled tranquility, and only people's hearts can perceive this beauty.
On Olijon Island, the two seasons are particularly valuable for viewing.
In summer, Lake Baikal takes on a turquoise color, not only because of the purity of the water, but also because the color of the stones and sediments at the bottom of the lake is reflected through the fluctuations of the lake.
The turquoise waters of the lake are even more enchanting in the sunlight and make people feel more intimate.
In winter, the ice covers the lake like armor, which is not only a place to marvel at Baikal, but also a symbol of reverence for nature.
The thickness of the ice and the intricate structure of the ice give a sense of the greatness and wonder of nature, while the lake water also produces different sounds as the bubbles expel and are particularly clear in the silence of winter.
Buddhist culture also has a deep history on Olijon Island, and two famous temples are located in this mystical land, attracting tourists to experience the charm of Buddhist culture.
The nature reserve of Olkhon Island is part of the Baikal National Park and is one of the most important measures to protect the ecology of the lake, where the most pristine state of the lake is well preserved.
Visitors can feel the original charm of nature, experience the wonders of Lake Baikal through their own eyes, and experience the power of nature.
Conclusion: the uniqueness of Lake Baikal!
The scenery of Lake Baikal varies from season to season, giving people different feelings and experiences, which attracts more and more tourists to explore and appreciate this wonder of nature.
Human society should cherish and protect our natural environment even more, so that nature can always maintain its magic and beauty.