Michigan Lake Changes: Slow Dissolve Between 3 Dates - July 24, Aug 20, Sept.7, 1999
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- Author:
- Gene Feldman, Stuart Snodgrass
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- NASA
- Collection:
- NASA GSFC Scientific Visualization Studio
- Grade Level:
- Secondary, Post-secondary
- Abstract:
Two possible explanations for the brightening were advanced in 1999: A large bloom of cyanobacteria such as microcystis or an inorganic precipitation of calcium carbonate triggered by warming surface waters. I never heard whether one or the other choice was validated by researchers on Lake Michigan. A variety of atmospheric aerosols and clouds over the lake also effect the perceived brightness of the water from image to image.
- Course Type:
- Learning Module
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Other
- Media Format:
- Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Video
- Technical Requirements:
- Real player
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Please give credit to NASA GSFC Scientific Visualization Studio
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