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GREAT LAKES
Welcome to the Great Lakes.
The Great Lakes are an incredible creation of mother nature - over a million years ago by the movement of huge glaciers,
which later melted, creating the world's largest system of fresh surface water - the Great Lakes.
The five Great Lakes contain 18 percent of the world and about 90 percent of the U.S. water supply. The great lakes hold
5,500 cubic miles, or 6 quadrillion gallons, and span more than 94,000 square miles. If spread evenly across the contiguous
48 states, the great lakes water would be about 9.5 feet deep. Only the polar ice caps contain more fresh water.
In volume, of the 5 great lakes, Lake Superior is the largest, also the deepest and coldest. Lake Michigan, the second
largest, is the only Great Lake entirely within the United States, making it one of the earth's most magnificent
treasures. Lake Huron, which includes Georgian Bay, is the third largest by volume.
Lake Erie is the smallest. Lake Ontario, although slightly smaller in area, is much deeper than its upstream neighbor,
Lake Erie.
When the last glaciers melted more than ten thousand years ago, they left behind a fabulous legacy: the Great Lakes.
Over the centuries, the great lakes - which contain more than one-fifth of the world's standing fresh water - have fascinated
humankind. Voyageurs and homesteaders, poets and storytellers, missionaries and mapmakers, Native Americans and pioneers have
all been drawn to the timeless beauty of the region.
For more info on the great lakes, click here
TO STUDENTS writing essays on the Great Lakes, if you wish to send your essay for free publication on our site please
click here. We will be delighted to show it in our 'Young Scholars on Great
Lakes' section with your name as the author.
Rochester Fast Ferry - a great lakes favourite...
Great vacations start on 'The Breeze' - a 43 million dollar catamaran! For exciting cruise, hotels, attractions, dining
packages in Rochester and Toronto, please click here: Rochester Fast Ferry
Great Lakes Cruising
We invite you to experience a magnificent Great Lakes cruise. As the only travel company in the world to specialize in
Great Lakes cruises, each distinctive Great Lakes Cruise ship offers a relaxing and friendly atmosphere, delightful accommodations and
impeccable service.
Great Lakes Cruise Company, click here
Great Lakes Lighthouses
For info and photos of the Great lakes lighthouses, click here
Great Lakes Maps
Learn more about these vast inland freshwater seas, including their drainage basins and Areas of Concern, by exploring a
selection of Great Lakes-related maps developed by Environment Canada's GIS Unit in Ontario Region,
Great Lakes Marine Weather
Eastern Great Lakes Recent Marine Data. The premiere source of meteorological and oceanographic measurements for the marine environment....
please
At a glance weather report of the great lakes,
Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan is 57,800 sq km, 22,316 sq miles, is the largest freshwater lake (totally within) the United States.
It is 307 miles (494 km) long and 118 miles (190 km) at its widest point. The deepest point is 925 ft, while the average
depth is 279 ft. Shoreline: 1,640 miles (includes islands).
For more information on Lake Michigan, please click here.
Thank you for visiting the Great Lakes.
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