USP enters the Guinness Book for a surprising reason; You know which

The University of Sao Paulo (USP), popularly known as Guinness book.

The reason is surprising: investigation of a giant lake extending from the Eastern Alps to a region in Kazakhstan. According to research, it is the largest lake in the world to date.

USP research finds world's largest lake

The study conducted revealed the presence of a huge body of water called Paratethis. Hey lake They occupy an amazing area and have been found on the European continent about 11 million years ago.

This geographical phenomenon is now officially recognized as the largest lake ever.

This discovery was the result of investigations conducted by the Institute of Oceanography of the University of the South Pacific in cooperation with academic institutions from four countries: the Netherlands, Russia, Germany and Romania.

The lake starts in the Alps and ends in Kazakhstan – Photo: Reproduction

The study was released in June 2021. In the document, the researchers recorded that Lake Paratethys covers an area of ​​about 2.8 million square kilometers, and contains an impressive amount of more than 1.8 million cubic kilometers of brackish water.

This volume is ten times larger than the volume of all lakes around the planet today, whether fresh or salt water.

The research, led by geologist Dan Balko, included several years of exploratory expeditions in European and Asian regions.

“For a long time it was believed that there was a prehistoric sea known as the Sarmatian Sea, but now we have clear evidence that this sea became a lake, cut off from the ocean and filled with animals never seen anywhere else on Earth.” The geologist explains.

Understand the importance of discovery

The discovery of Paratethes is of great importance for understanding the geology and environment of our planet.

The study, conducted by geologist Dan Balko, revealed important information about the extent and size of this ancient lake, making it the largest ever.

Understanding the existence of aquatic ecosystems on such a massive scale provides valuable insights for scientific research, contributing to knowledge about climate change, the evolution of life and geographic dynamics over time.

Moreover, international cooperation between the USP Oceanographic Institute and other universities highlights the importance of global cooperation in the search for knowledge.

Such discoveries not only expand our understanding of the past LandBut it also has practical implications, such as sustainable management of water resources and mitigation of environmental impacts.

The study highlights the continuing importance of exploration and research on lakes and rivers to promote a more comprehensive understanding of our world and support informed decisions about the environment.