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Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes and bordered by Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan.

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What is the Indian word for Lake Michigan?

There is actually no such language as "Indian". If you are talking about Native American languages, there are more than 700 languages.

If you would like a translation, you would need to specify which Indian language you are talking about.

Are the Great Lakes saltwater or freshwater?

Lakes Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior are all freshwater lakes.

What state is directly west of Lake Michigan?

Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan all lie directly west of Lake Michigan.

What is current temperature of lake Michigan?

Southern Lake Michigan is warm from the end of June until early September (68F and above). Northern Lake Michigan is only warm from mid July until late August. (again 68F and above). The warmest the lake ever gets is in the low 80s (not very common) and that's only in the southern part.

Which Wisconsin city is the largest located on shore of Lake Michigan?

There are several Wisconsin cities that are located on the coast of Lake Michigan which include Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Kenosha, and Manitowoc.

Are there dangerous fish that live in Lake Michigan?

According to the Global Shark Attack File, in 1955 George Lawson had his right leg bitten off by a bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) while swimming in Lake Michigan near Chicago. The attack was unprovoked and by surprise. The incident log does not mention any other attacks from Lake Michigan, so it appears the incident was an aberration. Bull sharks have been recorded in the Mississippi River. Additionally, it has been claimed that a series of dams and locks known as the Illinois Waterway, which connects the Mississippi River with Lake Michigan should prevent bull sharks from entering Lake Michigan. Furthermore, Lake Michigan bathers should not be too concerned, because bull sharks prefer warmer waters.

Do porpoises swim in Lake Michigan?

no no reports have been made and they would not survive because most dolphins can only live in salt water

How big is Lake Michigan?

22,178 square miles, 307miles, 57,441 square kilometers, and 494 kilometers

How deep is the Lake Michigan salt mine?

yes, there aarae salt mines under all the great lakes

What is Lake Michigan?

It is a Great Lake, along the western shore of Michigan.

What is the water temperature of Lake Sunapee in July?

It varies depending on whether you mean early July or late July, and even then it varies year to year. But the variations are pretty small. It's typically in the low 70's throughout July, 72/73. Some years it's warmer, but this year (2007) it's still fairly cool.
Enjoy!

Can a boat go from the Atlantic ocean to Lake Michigan?

I think two of them you can but it would take forever. I'd have more fun driving from Florida to France going back through Alaska!

Does Lake Michigan affect the climate in Chicago?

Yes, because Lake Michigan has a big effect on Chicago because it takes water longer to change temperature, than air. So weeks into the winter, the warmer lake can change the cold and dry air above the nearby land to a nicer temperature . It takes water longer to change temperature than air. So weeks into the winter, the warmer (and naturally more moist) lake can interact with the cold and dry air above the nearby land. When the wind is out of some easterly direction the result is lake effect snow.

Are there islands in Lake Michigan?

Yes, there are several islands in Lake Michigan. The largest is Beaver Island, near the north end of the lake.

What are the major cities near the great lakes?

Cities that border the Great Lakes include...

  • Wisconsin:
    • Green Bay
    • Manitowoc
    • Sheboygan
    • Milwaukee
    • Oak Creek
    • Racine
    • Kenosha
  • Illinois:
    • Waukegan
    • North Chicago
    • Highland Park
    • Evanston
    • Chicago
    • Oak Lawn
  • Indiana
    • East Chicago
    • Gary
    • Portage
    • Michigan City
  • Michigan:
    • Holland
    • Muskegon
    • Bay City
  • Ohio
    • Toledo
    • Sandusky
    • Lorain
    • Westlake
    • Cleveland
    • Euclid
    • Mentor
  • Erie, Pennsylvania
  • New York
    • Mount Vernon
    • Buffalo
    • Rochester
    • Watertown
  • Ontario
    • Kingston
    • Oshawa
    • Toronto
    • Mississauga
    • Burlington
    • Hamilton
    • Thunder Bay

Is Lake Michigan a man made lake?

No, it is a glacial lake. Lake Erie formed from thousands of years while glaciers advanced and retreated across the land. This made 5 basins which filled with water over thousands of years, forming The Great Lakes.

How many miles between Rockford and Lake Michigan?

It is 88.8 miles on I-90 according to Google Maps.

How many miles of Lake Michigan shoreline does Michigan have?

Zero. Chicago is located on the southwest shore of Lake Michigan.