Scientists seeking old photos of shrinking Lake Waiau, Hawaii’s only alpine lake
Hawaii’s sacred Lake Waiau — the state’s only alpine lake — is shrinking. Scientists are building a record of its changes from old photos.
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Crowdsourced Secchi Depth Data Reveal Changing Clarity of Midwestern Lakes
Lots of studies rely on data collected by volunteers. These crowdsourced data points show up in projects on bird watching, space travel and, of course, water quality. Though observers are[…]
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Scientists Investigate Lake Tsunamis in Switzerland
Though tsunamis more commonly occur on the world’s oceans, they can occur on lakes, scientists say. A number of researchers have investigated the rare phenomenon in Switzerland. The country has[…]
Lake Balaton Creates Microclimate for Wine Making
Hungary’s Lake Balaton was once five separate water bodies laid out in a row. Over time, tidal erosion knocked down the earthen barriers between them and created the freshwater lake[…]
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