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Algae Bloom in Lake Erie

From July through September 2017, a large bloom of phytoplankton has been coloring western Lake Erie.
Lake Erie Abloom
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Lake Erie Abloom

A bloom of freshwater cyanobacteria is the source of the vivid green color in western Lake Erie.

Published Sep 27, 2017

Water Human Presence Remote Sensing Water Color

Bloom Persists in Lake Erie
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Bloom Persists in Lake Erie

While leaves and crops on land took on typical fall colors of orange and brown, the lake displayed vivid shades of green.

Published Sep 26, 2017

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