"Guinness Book of Records Welcomes Earth's Largest Lake: The Mega Lake"

The Paratethys, an ancient lake that existed about 11.6 million years ago, has been recognized as the largest lake in Earth's history by the Guinness Book of World Records. Stretching from Austria to Turkmenistan, it contained 10 times more water than all of Earth's modern lakes combined. The lake dried up over millions of years, leaving behind remnants such as the Black Sea, Caspian Sea, and Aral Sea. Studying the Paratethys provides insights into climate fluctuations and how present climate change could impact our water sources and environment.