Blue Lakes, Protected karst lakes in Chereksky District, Russia
The system consists of five karst lakes with turquoise waters situated at an altitude of 809 meters within the Caucasus mountains.
These lakes formed thousands of years ago when underground limestone caverns collapsed, creating deep water-filled sinkholes in the landscape.
Local residents named the main lake Tserik-Kel, meaning rotten lake in their language, referring to the hydrogen sulfide smell from the waters.
The temperature of Lower Blue Lake remains constant at 9 degrees Celsius throughout the year, with water flowing at 70 million liters daily.
The Lower Blue Lake reaches a depth of 279 meters, making it the deepest karst lake in Russia according to a 2016 scientific expedition.
Location: Chereksky District
GPS coordinates: 43.22778,43.55000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:19
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