Loch Ness

Today as my blog I am going to write about the Loch Ness Which is probably most well known for the Loch ness monster (most commonly known as Nessie.) heres a link to a blog I wrote about Nessie.

What does Loch Ness mean?

The word Loch means lake but the word Ness is simply just  a name.

Is it fresh water or salt water?

The Loch Ness is actually fresh water and has more fresh water in it than all the lakes in Wales and England combined!

How deep is it?

The Loch Ness is 23 miles long, 1 mile wide, and 227 metres deep! Thats the height of nearly 57 double decker busses!

What gives it its colour?

The pitch black loch is actually given its colour by small bits of peat floating on the surface.

Does it ever flood?

Luckily no it doesn't flood but if it does look like it is going to flood the local power company can adjust it by several feet by pumping out as much water as possible.

Does it freeze in the winter?

No sadly it doesn't ever freeze over so put away your ice skates but when you go to the Loch Ness always bring a camera! You never know you may spot Nessie on your trip.

Fun facts!

1. Nessie is the most famous lake monster in the world and she even has her own roller coaster in Virginia!
2. At least 40 small rivers and streams run into the Loch Ness.
3. Some people think that Nessie is either a giant slug or fish or a family of monsters that got trapped there after the end of the last ice age!