Mysterious ice rings have been forming on Lake Baikal in Siberia since at least the 1960s and it has taken scientists decades to figure out how these bizarre formations are created. The lake ...

Lake Baikal is unlikely to freeze over this year. According to the Baikal Search and Rescue squad of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, the situation remains critical, with forecasts ...

In winter, the lake completely freezes in Siberia's bone-chillingly low temperatures. Over 330 rivers and streams flow into the lake, which has become a major tourist destination.

Every winter, dozens of Russians and international visitors lace up their special ice cleats and embark on a remarkable 42.2-kilometre run across Siberia’s Lake Baikal, the world's deepest lake.

In winter, visibility can extend over 30m (98ft) below the surface. Biodiversity: The unique ecosystem of Lake Baikal provides a home for thousands of plant and animal species.

As the largest and deepest of freshwater lakes, with a vast volume comprising 20% of the planet's liquid fresh water, one might expect Lake Baikal to be resistant to change. Thus, there was a good ...

MOSCOW -- Severe frosts throughout Russia's Far East are threatening colonies of waterfowl on lake Baikal in southern Siberia, the ITAR-TASS news agency reported Saturday, cited by AFP. This winter's ...