Small Sea Strait

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A map of Baikal
Small Sea Strait as seen from Olkhon

The Small Sea Strait (Russian: Малое Море) is a strait of Lake Baikal, Russia. It separates the Olkhon Island from the Western shore of Baikal. Its length is about 8 km, width is about 1.7 km and maximal depth is 200m.[1]

The Small Sea is known to be rich in fish. Its waters are heated up to 20-25 Celsius during summer.[1]

The Sarma River flows into the Small Sea.

The strait is a result of millions of years of tectonic movement, resulting in the hollowing of the channel between the land and the block of stone forming the Olkhon Island.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Small Sea. Olkhon Island" (Russian)

Coordinates: 53°15′00″N 107°15′01″E / 53.25°N 107.25028°E / 53.25; 107.25028

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