Patrick Simmons+FollowLake Superior’s wild tsunami-like waves shock localsLake Superior unleashed a rare and powerful display this June, as sudden winds whipped up a meteotsunami—sending water levels soaring nearly two feet in just hours. Locals in Shuniah watched in awe as the shoreline transformed, with waves rising and falling like a giant’s bathtub. Scientists say this meteotsunami, fueled by intense thunderstorms and strong southeast winds, is a reminder of how quickly nature can shift on the world’s largest freshwater lake. Experts urge everyone to stay off the beaches during such wild weather swings. Has anyone else witnessed Lake Superior’s mood swings up close? #Science #LakeSuperior #meteotsunami10Share
Michelle York+FollowLake Superior Rocks Spill Ancient Earth SecretsDid you know the rocks along Lake Superior are basically Earth’s billion-year-old diary? Scientists just found out these stones recorded a wild tectonic collision that helped form the supercontinent Rodinia. Turns out, North America’s ancient core (Laurentia) once zipped south at record speed before slamming into another continent, then slowed way down—like, tectonic traffic jam! These findings are helping fill in the missing pages of our planet’s early history. Mind = blown! #Science #Geology #LakeSuperior90Share
