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University of Alberta

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The West Basin of Quesnel Lake turned bright green in November 2014 when contaminants from the August 4, 2014 Mount Polley mine tailings spill were mixed to the surface during autumn turnover. The naturally clear blue waters of the lake are visible to the right. (Image source: FormoSat-2)

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