Kurile Lake, Volcanic crater lake in Kamchatka Krai, Russia.
Located in eastern Pauzhetskaya depression, Kurile Lake spans 12.5 kilometers by 8 kilometers with multiple islands formed from ancient lava formations.
The lake emerged approximately 8,400 years ago following a massive volcanic eruption that created a caldera and dispersed ash across 1,700 kilometers.
Indigenous populations of Kamchatka passed down stories about a mountain that descended into the Sea of Okhotsk, forming the current lake.
Access to Kurile Lake requires advance arrangements through authorized tour operators, with transportation limited to helicopters or specialized off-road vehicles.
The lake reaches depths of 316 meters, making it the seventh deepest water body in Eurasia, with its bottom extending 200 meters below sea level.
Location: Kamchatka Krai
Elevation above the sea: 81 m
GPS coordinates: 51.45722,157.09861
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10
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