How were the Everglades formed?

Answer 1

The Everglades are subtropical wetlands located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Florida, comprising the southern half of a large watershed. The system begins near Orlando with the Kissimmee River, which discharges into the vast but shallow Lake Okeechobee. Water leaving the lake in the wet season forms a slow-moving river 60 miles (97 km) wide and over 100 miles (160 km) long, flowing southward across a limestone shelf to Florida Bay at the southern end of the state. The Everglades are shaped by water and fire, experiencing frequent flooding in the wet season and drought in the dry season.

Answer 2

The Everglades were formed by a series of natural events. South Florida was once a sea bed. The last glacial minimum deposited a porous limestone layer, and allows the area to retain water. Around the same time, a 20-foot high strip of limestone was deposited. When the sea subsided, some of the water remained. The everglades plants were able to successfully compete with the few nutrients available.

Answer 3

It was created by surface water foolding the lakes.