These fascinating stones can be found on the ice of Lake Baikal near the Sarma Gorge. During the day, the stones absorb…

These fascinating stones can be found on the ice of Lake Baikal near the Sarma Gorge.

During the day, the stones absorb sunlight and melt the ice beneath them. As night falls, the water refreezes, and the wind forms a thin pedestal of ice supporting the stone. This phenomenon is often referred to as ‘Baikal Zen.’