The origin of the word "Taimyr" no precise data.However, there is speculation that it has gone from drevnetungusskogo "Tamura."This word means "rich, expensive, valuable."
Taimyr Peninsula is located between the Yenisei and Khatanga Bay.On its territory there are many lakes.The largest of these is Lake Taimyr.This reservoir is the second largest after Lake Baikal.
Geographical location Where is Lake Taimyr?It is located in the Krasnoyarsk region, at the southern foot of the mountain massif Byrranga.Lake Taimyr a drain or undrained?From the reservoir follows the river Lower Taimyr.It flows into the Kara Sea, which runs just west of Cape Chelyuskin.That is why the lake Taimyr belongs to the sewage waters.It belongs to the Arctic Ocean basin.
By and large, the lake is considered part of the river that bears the name of Upper Taimyr.One gets the impression that its water hit the earth fault length of about one hundred and seventy kilometers.After his passing they began to flow further.Just the name of the river was another - Lower Taimyr.
This large reservoir, an area of 4.5 thousand square kilometers, is its location on the most northerly in the world.Taimyr Lake on the map can be found far beyond the Arctic Circle.His most extreme northern point is located close to seventy-five degrees north latitude.
Origin Lake
South Coast reservoir has low bank.They are composed of loose sediments of the Quaternary period.The nature of the shores of reservoirs, as well as the average depth - just three meters (maximum - twenty-six), indicates that there is a lake of glacial origin of Taimyr.
Climatic conditions
northern part of the reservoir is located in the tundra zone, where permafrost is common.Most of the time the reservoir is covered with ice.The thickness of the layer reaches two meters and eighty-five per cent of the waters freeze to the bottom.Available lake ice less than eighty days a year.However, this period is characterized by hurricane-force winds and storms.Due to the severe erosion on the northern shores of the reservoir frequent avalanches.
In winter near Lake receive higher rainfall.However, the snow cover is not allowed to form wind and flat landscape.
During the summer period for the lake is characterized by a strong rise of water.There it is due to the melting of the ice shell.Loss of volume to seventy-five percent of cases in the colder seasons.Fluctuations in water level in Lake Taimyr can reach seven meters.This is facilitated by flat terrain of southern areas.The same phenomenon occurred in the glacial period.
During the year, the average temperature in the area of the lake does not rise above minus thirteen degrees.The warmest is July.In the summer month the air temperature rises to twelve degrees Celsius.For areas where there is a lake, characteristic polar summer and polar winter.
population around the lake
locations where the largest northern pond is not populated by people.The lake Taimyr settlements there.Previously, the area was located meteorological station.
Flora and fauna
Despite the fact that the lake is located in an area with harsh climate, it is found twenty different species of fish.The most common whitefish, whitefish and whitefish.There in the water cisco, burbot, grayling and whitefish.Very little of the Siberian sculpin-mason.
Living on Lake Taimyr geese, swans, ducks.It lives in those parts Peregrine Falcon, Rough-legged Buzzard.In winter the birds fly away.They migrate to warmer climes.However, summer is sure to come back and reproduce offspring.
interesting fact is that the lake is not higher aquatic vegetation.This is despite the fact that there live birds, which belong to the Sea and the Baikal water complex.Are found in the water arctic fish - whitefish, whitefish, trout and others.
Higher aquatic lake absent.In this regard, representatives of fauna food chain based on phytoplankton.
During the winter season the amount of oxygen dissolved in water decreases sharply.This is due to the fact that in the summer in the pond gets a large mass of organic substances.Their digestion makes available to fish the deepest depression.
about changes in the flora and fauna of the region make the polar winter and the polar summer.Plants due to short warm period grow faster.Accelerated during the nesting period.Much faster than in other climatic zones appear chicks.During the short polar summer period all life tends to go through all the stages of its development.
Research fauna
fauna habitat that is Lake Taimyr, was tested for adaptation to the waters of the Siberian reservoirs, the level of which also changes dramatically throughout the year.The studied fauna and flora relate mainly to the marine aquatic complex living organisms.There are some species that are typical for the lake.
representatives of marine flora and fauna appeared in the lake due to its post by the river Lower Taimyr sea.Finding these types explains the changes in the global sea level in different historical periods.
Representatives of Baikal lake ecosystem due to hit the ice age, when I was the hydrological regime of the region and formed large lakes.
Relax in an exotic location
Lake Taimyr is one of the few areas that do not have a negative impact of human activity.This is a great place not only for summer but for the winter holidays.Delight not only beautiful natural landscapes, but also clear water and clean air.
Taimyr Lake - is a fabulous vacation spot.Not far from the ridge Byrranga with magnificent gorges and slopes littered with huge boulders, cozy country cottages are located.Any vacationer can stay in hotel rooms or at the tourist camp.Leisure Facilities will be quite comfortable.
extraordinarily beautiful on Lake Taimyr in summer.During this period, the sun shines all day.Everyone on the waterfront will feel great.Vacationers can ride bikes and quad bikes, paintball, pool, tennis, soccer and volleyball.
In winter holidays decorate skiing, sledding and snowmobiling.It will bring a lot of positive and fun and help with health benefits to spend your vacation.
Hunting and fishing
For those who are interested in fishing and likes to hunt, Lake Taimyr is one of the best places for outdoor recreation.It's a real treasure for vacationers.Despite the small depth of the pond, it is a great place for fishing.Simple amateurs and experienced fishermen will be allocated per capita, while staying with his fishing rod on the shore.Lake Taimyr is teeming with fish.And you can use the boat.Fishing on the lake will be successful and with simple hand line, and with professional gear.The latter can be rented.
unmatched in the lakeside area and active hunting.It can be carried out on wild boar, seal, wolverine, beaver or Siberian roe.
