Шара-Нур, Protected lake in Olkhon Island, Russia
The saltwater lake Shara-Nur sits at 750 meters above sea level on Olkhon Island, measuring 360 meters in length and 199 meters in width.
The name Shara-Nur translates from Buryat language as Yellow Lake, referring to the buttercups growing in the meadows surrounding the water body.
Local residents tell stories about a Yellow Snake living at the bottom of the lake, explaining the hydrogen sulfide bubbles rising to the surface.
The water temperature reaches 23 degrees Celsius in summer, while therapeutic mud helps treat cardiovascular, skin, and musculoskeletal conditions.
Purple algae grow in the waters of Shara-Nur, while endangered ruddy shelducks nest along its shores covered with thyme and reeds.
Location: Irkutsk Oblast
GPS coordinates: 53.10463,107.25502
Latest update: March 24, 2025 07:40
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