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Persistent Ice on Lake Superior
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Persistent Ice on Lake Superior

Ice cover on the world’s largest freshwater lake remains significantly above average for mid-April.

Published Apr 24, 2014

Image of the Day Water Snow and Ice Sea and Lake Ice

Ice on Lake Superior
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Ice on Lake Superior

A relatively rare blanket of ice rested on the surface of Lake Superior in early March 2009.

Published Mar 13, 2009

Image of the Day Snow and Ice

Fires in Central U.S.
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Fires in Central U.S.

Published Apr 16, 2003

Fires

Swimming with Ice Cubes
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Swimming with Ice Cubes

Summer beachgoers and fishers have been getting a wintery surprise on Lake Superior.

Published Jun 12, 2014

Image of the Day Water Snow and Ice Sea and Lake Ice

Changing Face of Lake Erie
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Changing Face of Lake Erie

Lake Erie’s shallowness not only makes it more prone to fluctuating water levels, but also enables this lake to freeze and thaw more readily than its neighbors.

Published Mar 16, 2007

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