Lake Chany
Lake Chany | ||
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озеро Чаны | ||
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 | numerous | |
Official name | Chany Lakes | |
Designated | 13 September 1994 | |
Reference no. | 680[1] |
Lake Chany (Russian: озеро Чаны) is a lake in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia. The lake extends across five districts of Novosibirsk Oblast: Zdvinsky, Barabinsky, Chanovsky, Kupinsky and Chistoozyorny.
Geography
Lake Chany is one of the largest lakes in Russia. It is located in the
Islands
There are about 70 islands on the lake:[5] 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.[2]
Flora and fauna
A variety of ecosystems that surround the lake include a mixture of
Folklore
According to local legend, a giant creature which devours cattle and people lives in the lake.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Chany Lakes". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ a b The glorious sea is Lake Chany. Sovetskaya Sibir. Славное море — озеро Чаны. Советская Сибирь. May 4, 2007.
- ^ "N-43 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- ^ "N-44 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ Lake Chany. Chronicles of Novosibirsk Oblast. Озеро Чаны. Летописи Новосибирской области.
- ^ "Ramsar Site Information Sheet - Chany Lake" (PDF). Ramsar International. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ 16 people died on Lake Chany in Siberia. 16 человек погибло на озере Чаны в Сибири. Life. July 7, 2010.