Lake Kaindy is filled with trunks of submerged trees that rise above the surface of the lake. The area is often referred to as a "sunken forest". The cold water helps preserve the tree trunks, which are overgrown with algae and various other water plants. The lake was formed as the result of a major limestone landslide triggered by a 1911 earthquake. This formed a natural dam which blocked the gorge and filled with mountain river water. The trail to Lake Kaindy has numerous scenic views to the Saty Gorge, the Chilik Valley, and the Kaindy Gorge. (Raiymbek District, Kazakhstan)
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