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How did the Great Lakes form? Scientists think they figured it out
New research suggests an ancient hotspot helped shape the Great Lakes, challenging traditional formation theories.
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Great Lakes see extensive ice form. Here's how much coverage there is
After nearly a week of freezing temperatures — below zero on several days — the Great Lakes are seeing significant ice creation, with Lake Erie nearly completely frozen over. Lake Erie was ...
The Great Lakes have long faced pollution threats. The latest might be the most insidious.
When the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement was passed in the 1970s, eutrophication was the big problem. Eutrophication occurs when too many nutrients enter a body of water, increasing the amount of ...
Great Lakes suddenly see extensive ice form. Here's how much ice there is
The ice coverage in Lake Erie has rapidly expanded to 80% this week. February and March are peak maximum ice coverage periods ...