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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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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Get Ready to Lava These Five Crater Lakes
Crater Lake Sitting in a caldera, Crater Lake is one of the most famous lakes in the United States. It was formed after the collapse of a volcano thousands of[…]
Say What: Five Lakes With Funny Names
Prettyboy Reservoir One of three reservoirs that provides Baltimore with water, it contains 19 billion gallons of water at any given time. And supports about 2 million residents across four[…]
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