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What's causing mysterious 'ice rings' to form in the world's deepest lake?
By Laura Geggel published
Eddies under the ice appear to be causing these mysterious rings on Lake Baikal.

Strange 'Martian' Mineral Mounds Rise Up from Utah's Great Salt Lake
By Tom Metcalfe published
Rare mounds of a crystalline mineral have emerged above the surface of Utah's Great Salt Lake, where they're expected to remain just a few months before disappearing again.

Under Greenland's Glaciers, Dozens of Pristine, Jewel-Like Lakes Have Been Discovered
By Laura Geggel published
Hidden beneath Greenland’s Ice Sheet like an enormous necklace of sparkly blue and oddly shaped beads, scientists have discovered 56 previously unknown and gem-like lakes.

Miles-Long Lake Pops Up in Death Valley
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
A large lake just formed in the middle of North America's driest area

Great Facts About the Five Great Lakes
By Kim Ann Zimmermann published
The Great Lakes — Superior, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Erie — make up the largest body of fresh water on Earth.

Lake Ontario Facts
By Kim Ann Zimmermann published
Lake Ontario may be the smallest Great Lake, but its waters run deep.

Lake Huron Facts
By Kim Ann Zimmermann published
Lake Huron has the longest shoreline of the Great Lakes. It is the second largest by surface area and the third largest by volume of water.

Lake Superior: Facts About the Greatest Great Lake
By Kim Ann Zimmermann published
The largest Great Lake is superior in more ways than one.
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