This fish breaks all sorts of records. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials have captured a lake sturgeon of an unprecedented size on the Wolf River near Shawano. The fish, measuring 87.5 inches in length and weighing over 240 pounds, is believed to be the largest lake sturgeon ever caught in the United States. Experts estimate that the specimen is … [Read more...] about 125-Year-Old Lake Sturgeon is Believed to Be The Largest Ever Caught in the U.S. and The Oldest Freshwater Fish Ever Caught in the World
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These Stunning Glowing Rocks Called Yooperlites Were Only Recently Discovered at Lake Superior – Here’s How to Find Them
Looking for a unique and fascinating rock to add to your bucket list? How about a Yooperlite? Never heard of them? That’s not surprising, as they were only discovered recently. Yooperlites, aka Glowdalites, are fluorescent rocks that are found in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They are a type of syenite rock that contains a high concentration of sodalite, a mineral that … [Read more...] about These Stunning Glowing Rocks Called Yooperlites Were Only Recently Discovered at Lake Superior – Here’s How to Find Them
The Great Salt Lake in Utah Is Divided Into a Blue and a Red Body of Water – Here’s Why
Estimates of how fast the vital Thwaites Glacier will melt have failed to take into account the tides. The Great Salt Lake, an expansive marvel in Utah, harbors an intriguing secret. A massive railroad causeway cleaves through its heart, resulting in two distinct bodies of water with markedly different characteristics. On one side, a vivid blue entices visitors, while the … [Read more...] about The Great Salt Lake in Utah Is Divided Into a Blue and a Red Body of Water – Here’s Why
California’s Lake Oroville highlights reversal of severe-drought levels in stunning before and after images
The storms that hit California in 2023 and early parts of 2024 continued to provide glimpses of hope after the severe drought up and down the state dropped water levels to shocking all-time lows. While the large fronts that began at the start of the year have caused flooding and massive amounts of snowfall at the higher elevations—which left thousands stranded with little to … [Read more...] about California’s Lake Oroville highlights reversal of severe-drought levels in stunning before and after images
Major US lake expected to completely fill after years of historic drought: ‘We’re feeling very good’
California's largest reservoir is anticipated to achieve its maximum capacity this year, likely reaching a full or nearly full level for the second consecutive time after enduring several years of historically low water levels. Lake Shasta surged by 12 feet from March 1-26 and requires an additional 17 feet to attain its limit, as reported by the Redding Record … [Read more...] about Major US lake expected to completely fill after years of historic drought: ‘We’re feeling very good’