Lake Kaindy: Lake Kaindy is situated in the southern part of Kazakhstan, approximately 129 km (80 miles) southeast of Almaty.
Kolsai Lakes National Park: Located in Kolsai Lakes National Park, Lake Kaindy is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes.
A unique natural feature: Kaindy, however, is also known for an unusual natural feature that sets it apart from the park's other lakes.
Surface to air: The shining lake reflects the slender trunks of many Schrenk's spruce trees, piercing the surface like needles.
Sunken forest: The trunks resemble the pale masts of abandoned ships.
Arrival at lake: To uncover how a complete forest became engulfed by a lake, one must trace back to the early 20th century for the explanation.
Tian Shan Mountains: Lake Kaindy was created in 1911 following an earthquake in the Tian Shan Mountains in Russian Turkestan.
The Kebin earthquake: The earthquake, also called the Kebin or Chon-Kemin earthquake, caused strong vibrations.
Rock avalanche creates a lake: Water could not pass through the avalanche of rock, leading to the gradual formation of a lake as rain and river water filled the gorge.
Underwater plants: Although the exposed tips of the trees have become worn and fragile, a submerged forest below the surface still maintains its intact pine trees.