A hotspot that is now located in the Atlantic played a key role in forming the lakes, home to a fifth of the world's fresh water.

Researchers reveal the surprising origin of the Great Lakes, linking them to an ancient hotspot that existed 300 million years ago, shedding new light on Earth's geological history.

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Ancient hotspot under Great Lakes region linked to their formation Weak lithosphere aided ice in shaping massive lake depressions Study combines seismic data with geological history insights ...

has found evidence that a geographic hotspot laid the groundwork for the formation of the Great Lakes. In their study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, the group studied ...