Rare ‘Baikal Zen’ Phenomenon Has Rocks Balancing on Pedestals of Ice on Lake Baikal

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Lake Baikal in Siberia produces an incredible phenomenon when the weather turns bitterly cold.

The wonder is known asBaikal Zen, in reference to the stacking of stones found in Japanese gardens.

The pedestals created for these stones aren’t fashioned right away.

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Only then do these stones achieve their moment of zen.

Although rare, there are several photographers that have documented the astounding sight of Baikal Zen.

Scroll down to see it in action.

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Baikal Zen is a natural phenomenon that occurs on Lake Baikal in Siberia.

Frigid temperatures and high wind form tiny shelves that support the weight of rocks.