Labynkyr, Protected lake in Oymyakonsky Ulus, Sakha Republic, Russia
Located at 1,020 meters above sea level, Labynkyr Lake covers 44.7 square kilometers with an average depth of 52 meters in eastern Siberia.
In 1953, Soviet scientist Victor Tverdokhlebov conducted the first scientific expedition to document the physical characteristics and mysteries of the lake.
The local population tells stories of the Labynkyr Devil, a reported large creature inhabiting the depths of the lake since the 19th century.
Access to the lake requires careful preparation due to extreme temperature variations, ranging from +35°C in summer to -60°C during winter months.
The lake maintains a constant water temperature of 2°C during winter while other water bodies in the region freeze solid, suggesting geothermal activity.
Location: Sakha
Elevation above the sea: 1,020 m
GPS coordinates: 62.50471,143.60092
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:20
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