the Sarma, and the Snezhnaya. It is drained through a single outlet, the Angara.

Regular winds exist in Baikal's rift valley.

Water characteristics

Baikal is one of the clearest lakes in the world. During the winter, the water transparency in open sections can be as much as 30-40 m -1 , but during the summer it is typically 5-8 m. Baikal is rich in oxygen, even in deep sections, which separates it from distinctly

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