Lake Pyasino

Lake Pyasino (Russian: Пясино) is a large freshwater lake in Krasnoyarsk Krai, north-central part of Russia. It is located at 69.67°N 87.86°E / 69.67; 87.86 and has an area of 735 km2. Many rivers empty into the lake, including the Ambarnaya. Water from the lake emerges as the river Pyasina. Pyasino freezes up in October and stays icebound until June.

Lake Pyasino
Lake Pyasino seen from space
Lake Pyasino
Lake Pyasino
LocationKrasnoyarsk Krai
Coordinates69.67°N 87.86°E / 69.67; 87.86
Primary inflowsNorilskaya, Ambarnaya
Primary outflowsPyasina
Basin countriesRussia
Surface area735 km2 (284 sq mi)
FrozenOctober–June
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