Myuryu

Myuryu stands as a vast depression in the permafrost landscape at 130 meters elevation, featuring temporary lakes and herbaceous vegetation throughout its expanse.

The formation of this alas occurred through continuous cycles of permafrost melting and refreezing, creating a distinctive geological pattern in the Central Yakutian Lowland.

The Yakut people gather at Myuryu during Ysyakh celebrations, erecting traditional birch bark structures called Uraha and performing ancestral ceremonies.

Local communities utilize the grasslands of Myuryu for horse pasturage and hay production, sustaining traditional agricultural practices in the region.

Myuryu holds the distinction of being the largest alas formation worldwide, demonstrating the scale of permafrost-related geological processes in Yakutia.

Location: Sakha

Elevation above the sea: 130 m

GPS coordinates: 62.65649,131.12045

Latest update: March 13, 2025 05:56