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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lake_SuperiorLake Superior - Wikipedia

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   Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by area and the third largest in volume, behind Lake Baikal in Siberia and Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. The Caspian Sea, while larger than Lake Superior in both surface area and volume, is brackish. Lake Superior deepest point on the bathymetric map.

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     Diesel fuel spills into Lake Superior near Silver Bay

     Nearly 400 gallons of diesel fuel leaked into Lake Superior near Silver Bay during a tug and barge fuel transfer. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in Duluth said the red dye diesel fuel spill May 29 was contained that night,

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     Lake Superior barge spills hundreds of gallons of diesel along Minnesota's North Shore

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     Great Lakes’ water temperatures: Some lakes near record warmth, Lake Superior still frigid

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Lake-Superior-lakeLake Superior | Islands, Depth, Size, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 14, 2024 · Lake Superior, most northwesterly and largest of the Great Lakes of North America and one of the world’s largest bodies of fresh water. It is 350 miles (563 km) long (east to west), and its greatest width is 160 miles (258 km) from north to south. It has a maximum depth of 1,332 feet (406 meters).

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4. www.michigan.org › great-lakes › lake-superiorGreat Lakes - Lake Superior | Michigan

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   Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world, located above Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Explore its lighthouses, shipwrecks, paddle sports, national parks and more attractions in the region.

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6. www.nps.gov › piro › learnLake Superior - Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (U.S ...

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   Aug 17, 2020 · Learn about the largest, coldest, and most pristine of the Great Lakes and how it shapes the park's shoreline, climate, and ecosystems. Find out some facts, dynamics, impacts, and mapping of Lake Superior.

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7. www.livescience.com › 31952-lake-superiorLake Superior: Facts About the Greatest Great Lake

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   Jun 28, 2017 · Lake Superior is not only the largest of the Great Lakes; it is the largest body of fresh water on Earth. Situated on the northern edge of Wisconsin, Lake Superior extends from the upper...

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   Why is Lake Superior important?

   • Superior was a major mode of transportation for the fur industry and other trading activities during the Colonial period and remains a shipping hub today. Because of varying depths and unpredictable weather, Lake Superior and the other Great Lakes have been prone to maritime accidents.

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   What is Lake Superior like?

   • The coastline of Lake Superior is picturesque, particularly the north shore, which is indented by deep bays backed by high cliffs. Much of the coastal area is sparsely settled. Extensive forests, which dominate the watershed, are held in federal, state, provincial, and private timberlands.

   Lake Superior | Islands, Depth, Size, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Is Lake Superior a great lake?

   • Superior, the greatest of the Great Lakes, is best explored on the water itself. Sailing on majestic Lake Superior really gives you a sense of this big lake, and provides fantastic views of the rocky, forested north shore. The Ojibwe called the lake gichi-gami , meaning "great sea."

   Lake Superior | Explore Minnesota

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   What is the best way to see Lake Superior?

   • Take in the incredible view of Lake Superior from Black Beach near Silver Bay / Paul Vincent Superior, the greatest of the Great Lakes, is best explored on the water itself. Sailing on majestic Lake Superior really gives you a sense of this big lake, and provides fantastic views of the rocky, forested north shore.

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9. www.exploreminnesota.com › itinerary › 5-days-north5 Days on the North Shore of Lake Superior | Explore Minnesota

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   Discover the beauty and diversity of Minnesota's North Shore, a 145-mile stretch along Lake Superior with small towns, state parks, trails and wilderness. Find out what to see and do in five days on this scenic and historic route.

10. www.worldatlas.com › lakes › lake-superiorLake Superior - WorldAtlas

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    Jun 17, 2021 · Learn about Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake by surface area, located on the Canada-US border. Discover its formation, climate, ecology, islands, rivers, and more.