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A lake, seen from a rock on the shore, is mostly covered in ice but beginning to melt. The melting water is purple. On the other side of the lake, a rocky cliffside with evergreen trees is visible beneath a blue sky.
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How the Spring Thaw Influences Arsenic Levels in Lakes

by Saima May Sidik 6 February 20266 February 2026

Four lakes near Yellowknife, Canada, show that there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

Satellite image of Antarctica
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Satellite Data Reveal Changing Lakes Under Antarctic Ice

Katherine Kornei, Science Writer by Katherine Kornei 4 November 20254 November 2025

Radar altimetry observations have pinpointed 85 active subglacial lakes, shedding light on how water moves beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet.

A satellite view of the southwestern coastline of the Netherlands shows a crisscross of rivers, estuaries, and canals.
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The Role of a Ditch in the Matrix

by Emily Gardner 31 October 202531 October 2025

These constructed waterways are often a “no-man’s-land” between terrestrial scientists and limnologists. But ditches’ role in transport, agriculture, biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions, and even archaeology means it’s time to take a closer look.

The narrow entrance to Stanton’s Cave, about 40 meters above the Colorado River
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An Asteroid Impact May Have Led to Flooding near the Grand Canyon

Katherine Kornei, Science Writer by Katherine Kornei 22 October 202522 October 2025

There’s remarkable synchronicity between the timing of a paleolake in what is today Grand Canyon National Park and the formation of nearby Barringer Meteorite Crater.

A wakeboat seen from above, with frothy white waves churning off the stern
Posted inNews

A Debate over Wakes in the Land of 10,000 Lakes

by J. Besl 29 August 202528 August 2025

Wakeboats are turning Minnesota’s lakes into summertime surf spots, but the artificial chop can shake up the lake bed, too. New wake data can help communities plan for responsible recreation.

An expanse of white snow and brown rock is seen from above.
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A Burst of Subglacial Water Cracked the Greenland Ice Sheet

Katherine Kornei, Science Writer by Katherine Kornei 28 August 202528 August 2025

When a lake beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet drained, its water burst through the ice sheet’s surface. This surprising event may have affected the movement of a nearby glacier.

A rock basin with snow on its edges has recently been emptied of water.
Posted inResearch & Developments

Glacial Lake Outburst Causes Record River Crest in Juneau

by Emily Dieckman 13 August 202513 August 2025

The Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska, reached a record-breaking crest Wednesday morning thanks to a glacial outburst flood (GLOF) from Suicide Basin. At 16.65 feet, the crest exceeded the previous record flood stage of 15.99 feet in 2024.

一个清澈的蓝色湖泊位于前景中广阔的干燥土地和背景中高耸的灰色山脉之间,山脉的底部覆盖着常绿的树木。
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地震如何改变湖泊微生物群落

by Rebecca Owen 6 August 20256 August 2025

提示:地震发生后,湖泊的地质、化学和生物成分会重新配置。一项新的研究深入探讨了地震变化对喜马拉雅地区措普湖的影响。

A clear blue lake lies between an expanse of dry dirt in the foreground and towering gray mountains whose lower reaches are covered in evergreen trees in the background.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

How Earthquakes Shake Up Microbial Lake Communities

by Rebecca Owen 24 July 20256 August 2025

After an earthquake, a lake’s geological, chemical, and biological components get reconfigured. A new study dives into the effects of seismic shifts on the Himalayas’ Lake Cuopu.

Clear water in Lake Tahoe with granite boulders and Sierra Nevada mountains in the background
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Precipitation Extremes Drive Swings in Lake Tahoe’s UV Exposure

by Andrew Chapman 26 June 202526 June 2025

An 18-year study reveals dramatic year-to-year variations in ultraviolet radiation penetration tied to Sierra Nevada precipitation cycles.

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