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๐Ÿ”๏ธ Kaindy Gorge and Lake

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๐Ÿ”๏ธ Kaindy Gorge and Lake
Alpine canyon and subalpine lake system in southeastern Kazakhstan


๐Ÿ• 3 min read ยท Updated 6 May 2026 at 18:27
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Turgen Gorge, Ile-Alatau National Park, southeastern Kazakhstan
  • Elevation: Lake surface approximately 2,200 metres above sea level
  • Lake length: Approximately 1.6 kilometres
  • Formation: Landslide-dammed lake, approximately 200โ€“300 years old

Kaindy Lake is a subalpine water body in southeastern Kazakhstan formed by a massive landslide that blocked the ...

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