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A possible explanation for the mysterious ice circles in Lake Baikal
- mirimir 7y agoOK, it seems to be eddies. Just as for ice circles in rivers, in pools below constrictions. But they don't know why eddies are forming in Lake Baikal. Also, TFA says nothing about the ~sunken vehicle in the 18 March photo. Odd.
- kbutler 7y agoVehicle that broke through the ice in the 18 March photo described here: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/146220/baikals-giant-ice-rings https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/146220/baikals-gian... "This particular ring was more than just a scientific oddity; it posed a serious hazard because Russians often drive over the ice to get across the lake in the winter. In fact, a few weeks before the satellite image was captured, a van broke through and sank along the edge of this ice ring; the driver and passengers escaped and were rescued. A few days later, a second van (photograph above) broke through and got stuck along the eastern boundary of the ice ring."
- jldugger 7y ago> Lake Baikal—the deepest lake in the world. Sounds like a primo submarine testing facility. Deep, clear and low salinty.
- watt 7y agoIt also is designated as protected national park, is a unique ecosystem and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So I wonder, why you look at all this, and think - "why don't we let the military-industrial complex pollute and abuse it" ?