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Can tsunamis occur in lakes?
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Can tsunamis occur in lakes?

Tsunamis not only occur in the ocean but can also occur in lakes when a large volume of water changes position suddenly.

May 9, 2024
Why are there so many pink lakes in Australia?
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Why are there so many pink lakes in Australia?

In Australia there are many pink lakes. According to scientists, the pink lake is created by a combination of many factors including climate and hydrology...

April 22, 2024
Unique purple lake in Germany
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Unique purple lake in Germany

This is not the first time this quarry lake near the city of Fuessen has turned purple. The reason behind that has been explained.

April 5, 2024
Peru faces the risk of glacial lake floods
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Peru faces the risk of glacial lake floods

In 1941, thousands of people died in Huaraz (Peru) when the natural dam on the lake above the city broke. Now, melting glaciers are increasing the risk of that happening…

March 30, 2024