Lake Chany
| Lake Chany | |
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 from space, October 1994 | |
  Lake Chany | |
| Location | Novosibirsk Oblast |
| Coordinates | 54°53′N 77°30′E / 54.883°N 77.500°ECoordinates: 54°53′N 77°30′E / 54.883°N 77.500°E |
| Type | Freshwater |
| Primary inflows | Chulym |
| Basin countries | Russia |
| Max. length | 91 km (57 mi) |
| Max. width | 88 km (55 mi) |
| Surface area | 2,000 km2 (770 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Max. depth | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Islands | many |
| Official name | Chany Lakes |
| Designated | 13 September 1994 |
| Reference no. | 680[1] |
Lake Chany (Russian: озеро Чаны) is one of the largest lakes in Russia. It is a shallow, hyposaline lake that has a fluctuating water level, which can change from season to season and year to year. A variety of ecosystems that surround the lake include a mixture of wetlands, salt marshes, and a mixture of birch and aspen forests. Lake Chany in particular is critically important for the migratory birds of Siberia, and is listed as a Ramsar Site of International Importance.[2]
The depth of the lake is mainly 1–2 m, but it can reach 8 m in some places.[3]
The lake is located in five districts of the Novosibirsk Oblast: Zdvinsky, Barabinsky, Chanovsky, Kupinsky and Chistoozyorny.
Islands[]
There are about 70 islands on the lake:[4] Amelkina Griva, Shuldikov, Lezhan, Medvezhy, Colpachok, Chinyaikha, Cheryomukhovy, Uzkoredky, Cheryomushkin, Kobyly, Perekopny, Bekarev, Kalinova, Shipyagin, Krugly, Kolotov, Kamyshny etc.
Climate[]
Severe storms are frequent on Chany, during a powerful wind, high waves occur on the surface of the lake.[3]
Legend of the monster[]
According to the legend, a giant creature lives in the lake, which devours cattle and people.[5]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Chany Lakes". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Ramsar Site Information Sheet - Chany Lake" (PDF). Ramsar International. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: a b The glorious sea is Lake Chany. Sovetskaya Sibir. Славное море — озеро Чаны. Советская Сибирь. May 4, 2007.
- ^ Lake Chany. Chronicles of Novosibirsk Oblast. Озеро Чаны. Летописи Новосибирской области.
- ^ 16 people died on Lake Chany in Siberia. 16 человек погибло на озере Чаны в Сибири. Life. July 7, 2010.
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