Spooky Lakes : 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes That Dot Our Planet.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rutherford, Geo.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lakes.

Limnology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (196 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Abrams, Inc., 2024.

Summary:

This book explores 25 of the world's most unique and mysterious lakes, delving into the science of limnology, the study of inland bodies of water. It examines various natural phenomena, scientific oddities, and human interactions that make these lakes fascinating and sometimes eerie. With a focus on both natural and human-made lakes, the book addresses the formation and characteristics of these bodies of water, from those created by glaciers, volcanoes, and meteorites to those shaped by human intervention. Aimed at young readers and enthusiasts of natural sciences, it offers an engaging look at the diversity and complexity of lakes across the globe. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Lake facts

Lake Superior

Roopkund Lake

Lake Karachay

Lake Nicaragua

Mount Nyiragongo Lava Lake

Toxic Lake

Yellowstone Hot Springs

Lake Kaindy

Cenotes

Jellyfish Lake

Kaali Crater Lake

Kawah Ijen

Lake Vostok

Lake Maracaibo

Lake Nyos

Pitch Lake

Spirit Lake

Qiandao Lake

Lake Chagan

Underwater Brine Lakes

Lake Natron

Crater Lake

Lake Guatavita

The Shaft

Lake Baikal.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9798887071312