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Scientists uncover first tremendous salty subglacial lakes in Canadian Arctic
An evaluation of radar information led scientists to an sudden discovery of two lakes positioned beneath 550 to 750 meters of ice beneath the Devon Ice Cap, one of many largest ice caps within the Canadian Arctic. They’re considered the … Continue reading
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Waves in lakes make waves in the Earth
Scientists report that small seismic signals in lakes can aid science. As a record of wave motion in a lake, they can reveal when a lake freezes over and when it thaws. And as a small, constant source of seismic … Continue reading
Aquatic biogeochemistry: Cleaner Chinese lakes
Nature Geoscience 10, 469 (2017). doi:10.1038/ngeo2977 Author: Jessica Corman Phosphorus loading can cause eutrophication of lakes. Analyses of lake chemistry in China reveal that policies have led to lower phosphorus levels overall, but increasing trends in some lakes suggest that … Continue reading
Large hidden lakes found draining below Antarctic glacier
Part of the Thwaites Glacier on the edge of West Antarctica. Thwaites Glacier on the edge of West Antarctica is one of the planet’s fastest-moving glaciers. Research shows that it is sliding unstoppably into the ocean, mainly due to warmer … Continue reading
Taking stock of the world’s lakes
The most complete global database yet of the world’s lakes promises to help scientists better understand the important role of lakes in the Earth’s complex environmental systems. Geology News — ScienceDaily
New research reveals secrets of former subglacial lakes in North America
An annotaed 3-D view of the region. Researchers at the University of Sheffield have provided a unique glimpse into one of the least understood environments on Earth by revealing for the first time former subglacial lakes and their drainage routes … Continue reading
Wet paleoclimate of Mars revealed by ancient lakes at Gale Crater
Scientists have described ancient water flows and lakes on Mars, and what this might mean about the ancient climate. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
Cascade Paradise
Last week I was finally able to get out and enjoy the mountains for the first time since my trip to the Goat Rocks in July. For this trip Aubrey and I decided to do part of the Alpine Lakes … Continue reading
Cascade Paradise
Last week I was finally able to get out and enjoy the mountains for the first time since my trip to the Goat Rocks in July. For this trip Aubrey and I decided to do part of the Alpine Lakes … Continue reading
Cascade Paradise
Last week I was finally able to get out and enjoy the mountains for the first time since my trip to the Goat Rocks in July. For this trip Aubrey and I decided to do part of the Alpine Lakes … Continue reading