This Russian lake holds more freshwater than all five Great Lakes combined
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 24, 2026, 15:25 (IST)
Eastern Russia's Lake Baikal is Earth's deepest, largest, and oldest freshwater lake, holding a staggering 23,000 cubic kilometers of water. This extraordinary natural reservoir, a mile deep and over 600 kilometers long, contains nearly a fifth of the planet's surface freshwater. Its immense volume and ancient geological history make it a vital global benchmark for water management and scientific study.