Putorana Plateau, Basalt massif in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
The Putorana Plateau stretches over 250,000 square kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, featuring 25,000 lakes and numerous waterfalls across its surface.
The formation of this geological structure occurred between 10 and 12 million years ago through substantial tectonic movements that affected large portions of Eurasia.
The name Putorana derives from the Evenki language, with one interpretation suggesting it originates from the word 'peteromi' meaning cloudy in this indigenous tongue.
Visitors reach the plateau by flying to Norilsk from Moscow, then arranging helicopter transport to access the protected natural reserve areas.
The Talnikovsky waterfall cascades 482 meters down the plateau's cliffs, marking the highest concentration of waterfalls in Russia.
Location: Krasnoyarsk Krai
Elevation above the sea: 1,701 m
Website: http://plato-putoran.by.ru
GPS coordinates: 68.95955,92.91520
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:31
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