File:Toxic Algae Bloom in Lake Erie.jpg

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English: The green scum shown in this image is the worst algae bloom Lake Erie has experienced in decades. Vibrant green filaments extend out from the northern shore.

Image captured by the Landsat-5 satellite. Data provided courtesy of the United States Geological Survey.

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Author Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon


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Algae bloom in Lake Erie

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5 October 2011

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