Lake Baikal looks like a sci-fi movie set after storm - CGTN

A traveler stands on the thick ice of Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

A traveler stands on the thick ice of Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

This stunning picture looks as if someone is splitting the water apart. This is not a scene from a sci-fi movie, but a real-life moment on Lake Baikal in Russia.

A traveler stands on the thick ice of Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

A traveler stands on the thick ice of Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

The incredible swirling patterns are formed by a snowstorm which was frozen into the lake. Travelers can be seen enjoying the fascinating spectacle, even lying on top of the thick ice.

A traveler lies on the thick ice of Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

A traveler lies on the thick ice of Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

This rare natural phenomenon is not seen elsewhere, as extremely low temperatures are necessary. In Russia's Siberia region, temperature has dropped to -25 degrees Celsius.

A traveler lies on the thick ice of Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

A traveler lies on the thick ice of Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

Slide through the gallery below for more pictures of the frozen Baikal:

Incredible swirling patterns formed by a snowstorm which was frozen into the Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

Incredible swirling patterns formed by a snowstorm which was frozen into the Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

Incredible swirling patterns formed by a snowstorm which was frozen into the Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

Incredible swirling patterns formed by a snowstorm which was frozen into the Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

Incredible swirling patterns formed by a snowstorm which was frozen into the Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

Incredible swirling patterns formed by a snowstorm which was frozen into the Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

Incredible swirling patterns formed by a snowstorm which was frozen into the Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

Incredible swirling patterns formed by a snowstorm which was frozen into the Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

Incredible swirling patterns formed by a snowstorm which was frozen into the Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

Incredible swirling patterns formed by a snowstorm which was frozen into the Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

Incredible swirling patterns formed by a snowstorm which was frozen into the Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

Incredible swirling patterns formed by a snowstorm which was frozen into the Lake Baikal in Russia. Photo credit: Andrey Grachev/Solent News via VCG

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