These mysterious lakes appear and disappear without warning, baffling scientists and locals alike. Some are caused by underground rivers, shifting tectonic plates, or even volcanic activity ...

Different plate tectonic settings produce distinctive basin environments where sedimentary rocks are deposited. Download a chart to use in class and an activity for practicing with these concepts: ...

Unlike most lakes, which form due to glacial activity and have a relatively short lifespan, Lake Baikal is a rift lake, formed due to the movement of tectonic plates. The lake’s isolation and ...