Lake Matano
Situated on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, Lake Matano is one of the country’s largest and deepest lakes.
- With depths of 590 meters (1,936 feet), Lake Matano ranks among the deepest lakes in the Southeast Asia.
- Geological evidence indicates that Lake Matano formed around 1 to 2 million years ago.
- Lake Matano is well-known for its unique hydrochemistry and high levels of diversity and it supports a variety of fish species, many of which are found only here on Earth.
- The lake’s ecological importance extends beyond its borders, as it influences the surrounding environment and provides vital ecological services.
- Additionally, the indigenous communities who depend upon Lake Matano’s resources for their livelihoods and food have cultural significance connected to it.
Top 10 Deepest Lakes in the World
The top 10 deepest lakes in the world are Lake Baikal, Lake Tanganyika, Caspian Sea, Lake Vostok, O’Higgins/San Martín Lake, Lake Malawi (Lake Nyasa), Issyk-Kul, Great Slave Lake, Crater Lake and Lake Matano. This list is decided based on the maximum depth measured from the surface to the lowest point in the lake.
In this article, we are going to learn the list of the deepest lakes in the world, including each of their special features.
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