lakes

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The recent warm spell brought thousands of people to coasts, lakes and rivers to cool down and have fun.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Many of Brazil’s estimated 1.2 million capybaras have migrated from their natural habitats, forests and grasslands along rivers and lakes, to cities.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

"This is the first comprehensive evidence suggesting that stromatolites could form in hydrothermal lakes created by asteroid impacts," said Dr. Jaesoo Lim, lead author of the study.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Roads will carry the overwhelming majority of Memorial Day travelers, so expect heavier traffic near major cities, beaches, lakes, parks, and other vacation destinations.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

We also liked to swim in nearby Lake Tanganyika, one of the biggest lakes in the world.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana