Pitch Lake is a Natural Asphalt Lake
As cars rumble continuously down highways worldwide, it turns out some of the asphalt they grip to may come from lakes. Not lakes made of water – but of oil.[…]
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Five Alpine Lakes Not Located in the Alps
It’s hard to tell what are and what are not alpine lakes. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, an Alpine lake (big A) exists in the Alps mountain range. This definition[…]
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Five Ancient Lakes at Least a Million Years Old
Lake Maracaibo This Venezuelan lake is believed to be more than 20 million years old and is the largest lake in South America. It is fed by several rivers, the[…]
In the Muck: Five Algae-Ridden Lakes
Lake Erie The fourth largest of the Great Lakes by surface area, Lake Erie has been beset by algal blooms in recent years. One of the worst occurred in 2011.[…]
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