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Rising Water Levels Create Ghost Forests in US Lakes
Inland freshwater lakes are experiencing the formation of ghost forests, where dead trees are appearing far from coastal areas. This phenomenon is linked to rising water levels.
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New Scientist
Forests full of dead trees aren’t just found by the US coasts – they are also appearing far from the sea around freshwater lakes
2026-10-09 13:00 UTC