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Great Facts About the Five Great Lakes
The Great Lakes — Superior, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Erie — make up the largest body of fresh water on Earth.
Lake Huron Facts
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
The largest Great Lake is superior in more ways than one.
Lake Erie Facts
Lake Erie, the fourth largest Great Lake, is also famous for a battle in the War of 1812 and for the Erie Canal.
Lake Michigan Facts
Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake located entirely in the United States.
In Photos: Frozen Lakes in Winter
Scientists investigate icy lakes to track the growth of certain types of algae and zooplankton that thrive during the cold season, blooming under the lake's icy cover.
Utah's Great Salt Lake Is Shrinking
This month, the lake reached its lowest recorded level.
Surprise! Life Thrives Under Ice-Covered Lakes
Under surface ice in frozen freshwater lakes, certain forms of life are far more active than scientists suspected.
