A Graphic Depiction of Past and Present Great Lakes Water Levels
The Great Lakes are interconnected freshwater lakes in the upper region of North America, specifically on the Canada-U.S border, and are connected to the Atlantic Ocean via St. Lawrence River. These are Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. The volume of these freshwater lakes is about 21%, which is the largest surface fresh water on Earth. They have a total surface area of 244,106 km2, with a total volume of 22,671 km3. These lakes are also categorized as inland seas, due to their sea-like elements, including the rolling waves, strong currents, sustained winds, great depths, and extensive horizons. The formation of the Great Lakes began right
The Great Lakes are interconnected freshwater lakes in the upper region of North America, specifically on the Canada-U.S border, and are connected to the Atlantic Ocean via St. Lawrence River. These are Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. The volume of these freshwater lakes is about 21%, which is the largest surface fresh water on Earth. They have a total surface area of 244,106 km2, with a total volume of 22,671 km3. These lakes are also categorized as inland seas, due to their sea-like elements, including the rolling waves, strong currents, sustained winds, great depths, and extensive horizons. The formation of the Great Lakes began right