
The Brief Life of Jackson Lake
This tiny, short-lived lake is a perfect example of a volcano's power to create and a river's power to destroy
A confirmed adorer of the good science of rock-breaking, Dana Hunter explores geology with an emphasis on volcanic processes, geology news, and the intersection of science and society. Her home away from SciAm is Dana Hunter's Unconformity Follow Dana Hunter on Twitter @dhunterauthor
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