Are the Great Lakes growing?

Are the Great Lakes growing?

Those of us living along the shorelines of the Great Lakes are in for a ride. Water levels in Lakes Superior, Erie, and Ontario hit historic highs this past summer, and Lakes Michigan and Huron came within one inch of their highest levels recorded since 1986.

Are the Great Lakes water levels rising?

Water levels in the Great Lakes have fluctuated since 1860. Since 1995, average surface water temperatures have increased slightly for each of the Great Lakes (see Figure 2). Recent increases in water temperature have mostly been driven by warming during the spring and summer months (see Figure 2).

Why are the Great Lakes levels rising?

The basin’s levels usually increase in spring with heavy precipitation and runoff from snowmelt. They continue to ramp up through mid-summer, as hotter temperatures cause water molecules to expand somewhat, before dropping off in fall as cold air accelerates evaporation. “The Great Lakes are very complex,” Wu says.

Why are the Great Lakes water levels dropping?

The drop in water levels could be because of the world’s changing climate and the resulting change in temperatures and precipitation. The amount of evaporation taking place on the lakes has changed, while precipitation has, too.

Can a human bite kill?

Complications from a human bite can be very serious, including severe infection and permanently damaged bones, joints and/or tendons. It’s unlikely that a human bite will be fatal, especially if you seek out proper medical care, particularly around the infection.

What happens if you bite a python?

You will probably feel the effects of a python bite because it can cause scratches, puncture wounds, bruising, and even possibly deeper internal damage. These bites may be painful during the bite and as your injuries heal.

How long do you have to get antivenom after a rattlesnake bite?

Snakebite symptoms can take quite a while to manifest, so you will likely be observed and retested for a minimum of four to six hours. Severe bites may require several days of hospitalization to ensure you have received sufficient antivenom treatment.