They aren't that old. The Great Lakes started to form about 15,000 years ago when the continental glaciers melted.
how long has the great lakes been around
Lakes have been around for millions of years. Since the formations of lakes and other bodies of water, one might have easily found 'muk' and other floating debris around the top layer.
Long ago the great lakes were even bigger. As they receded, they left behind the material deposited on the bottom of the lakes - which was extremely rich in nutrients.The area around the great lakes was flattened considerably by glaciers - which makes it easier to farm.The area around the great lakes tends to get sufficient rainfall to support crops without much irrigation.The area around the great lakes is crisscrossed by plenty of streams and rivers - which can provide additional water to irrigate crops when rainfall is not sufficient.
NONE, there have been no sharks in any of the great lakes. That's because there has to be a river attached to an ocean, and there are no salt water rivers attached to the great lakes. But Bull sharks have been known to go into fresh water to have their babies so watch out if you are in the Mississippi River because they have been found there, and they are the MOST dangerouse shark in the world!
The people of the First Nations travelled the Great Lakes in canoes long before any Europeans did.
When my great grandpappy was born. 1927.
you are able to see where the glacier dug out the great lakes long ago due to the area of land called what?
You can boat the entire Great Lakes system. 4 of the 5 Great Lakes constitute the border between Canada and the USA. Chicago is the farthest point from the Canadian border, so it would take a long time to get there.
Approximatitly 1 hour
The great lakes & Long island
The tourism office in Finger Lakes has been open since 1919. This statement is made according to the official website of Finger Lakes and has been reported accordingly.
10 hours
no planes go there