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Lake Baikal Homepage
http://www.irkutsk.org/baikal/
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One of the deepest and most ancient lakes in the world, Lake Baikal is situated in the south of Eastern Siberia. Its age and complicated evolutionary history make it home to a wide variety of plants and animals. This site describes ecological problems, climatic conditions, geology, and cultural aspects of the region, and includes detailed maps and photographs. Portions of the site are translated into French and German.
Intended for grade levels:
  • General public
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Map
    • Photograph
    • Video
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
  • Audio:
    • Music
Subject:
  • Biology
  • Climatology
  • Ecology
  • Environmental science
  • Geographical Sciences:
    • Human geography
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
Technical requirements:
Some resources require Real Player.
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2001 webmaster
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-001-835
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Fedor Babanine
WWW Irkutsk