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A prehistoric landslide formed a lake in California.

Prehistoric Landslide Created Hidden Lake

By Charles Q. Choi published

Ancient disaster leaves traces in river's trout.

Geology
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Flood Fears: Ferocious Alien Fish Will Spread into New Areas

By Jennifer Welsh published

The Asian carp might have a new foothold along the edges of the Mississippi and Missouri river basin, expanding their populations and infesting new bodies of water.

Weather
Spotted salamander eggs with incorporated algae making them look green.

Invasion of the Body Snatching Algae

By Jennifer Welsh published

Algae invade the embryos of salamanders before they develop immune systems, providing oxygen to help them grow.

Animals
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Europe's 'Sea of the Viennese'

By Live Science Staff published

Lakes has dried out and reformed more than 100 times.

Planet Earth
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Caspian Sea: Largest inland water body

By Live Science Staff published

This 'sea' is actually a salty lake, with no outlet to the ocean.

Rivers & Oceans
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Our Daily Planet: China's National Parks and Disappearing Lakes

By Brett Israel published

Today's Earth news headlines and links.

Planet Earth
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Lake Overflow Causes Panama Canal Shutdown

By Live Science Staff published

When nearby lakes get too much rain, Panama Canal must be shut down

Planet Earth
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Pyramid Lake, the Last Remnant of an Ancient Lake

By Live Science Staff published

Nevada lake is deepest remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan.

Planet Earth
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Parting of Red Sea Jibes With Natural Laws

By Brett Israel published

The science behind the Bible story.

Human Behavior
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2nd Deepest Lake Now Warmer Than in Past 1,500 Years

By Live Science Staff published

Lake Tanganyika warmest since AD 500.

Climate change
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