Unexpected Greenhouse Gas Effect in Lakes (IMAGE)

University of Basel

Unexpected Greenhouse Gas Effect in Lakes

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Effects of climate change on the water temperature, water transparency, density stratification and oxygen content in lakes. In contrast to clear lakes, nutrient-rich and thus more turbid lakes develop a "thermal shield" that can cause the deeper part of the lake to cool down.

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University of Basel

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