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Lake Superior's basin was formed over one billion years ago by tectonic forces. Lava escaped around the edges of a large caldera or plateau, causing it to collapse and form a basin that solidified over time. This "Superior Basin" was then later filled with water during the glacial periods which filled the basin when the glaciers retreated northwards.
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Is Lake Superior a rift valley lake?
No, Lake Superior is not a rift valley lake. It is one of the Great Lakes of North America and was formed by glacial activity during the last Ice Age. Rift valley lakes are typically formed by tectonic activity, where land sinks between fault lines, which is not the case for Lake Superior. Instead, it is the result of glacial erosion and the filling of a depression with water.
Is Lake Superior a pluvial lake?
No. A pluvial lake is a landlocked basin which fills with rainwater during times of glaciation, when precipitation is higher.
Is Lake Erie larger than lake Superior?
No. Lake Superior is larger than Lake Erie.
Which lake is larger superior or Erie?
Lake Superior. Lake Superior - it is the largest lake in the Western Hemisphere in volume and the largest (true) lake in the world by size. Its size is 31,700 square miles and volume is 2,904 cubic miles.
Who is lake superior?
Lake Superior is a lake. Hence the name.
Is Lake Superior the largest salt lake?
No, Lake Superior is a freshwater lake.
What Body of water in Wisconsin near lake Michigan?
Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and the Mississippi River border Wisconsin.
What two great lakes border Wisconsin?
Lake Superior and Lake Michiganlake superior and lake mighigan
Which two great lakes border wi?
The two lakes that border Wisconsin are Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.
Which has more water Lake Superior or Lake Erie?
Lake Superior
Which lake in the United States is largest?
Lake Superior
What direcion is lake superior from Lake Michigan?
Lake Superior is to the north of Lake Michigan.
