Chuya Steppe

The Chuya Steppe (Russian: Чуйская степь) in the Siberian Altai Mountains is a depression formed by tectonic movement of major faults in the Earth's crust. Its name comes from the large river which runs through the steppe, the Chuya River.

Chuya Steppe
Chuja steppe landscape
Chuya Steppe
Chuya Steppe
Coordinates: 49°55′N 88°30′E
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