The Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, reached historic low levels in 2022, raising economic, ecological and public health concerns for Utah.

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Here's what's causing the Great Salt Lake to shrink, according to study

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Cause of the Great Salt Lake to shrink in 2022 found: Lower streamflows only accounted for about two-thirds of the total decline in lake volume. The rest primarily came from an increase in lake evaporation due to warmer temperatures, which will only get w

Utah's Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, hit a troubling milestone in 2022, dropping to its lowest water level since record-keeping began in 1847. The post Why is the Great Salt Lake shrinking? appeared first on Study Finds.

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The Great Salt Lake, recognized as the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, is confronting a critical environmental crisis. In 2022, the lake reached record low water levels, an occurrence that has sparked severe concerns across various sectors, including economic viability, ecological integrity, and public health in Utah. New studies emerging from Portland State University are shedding light on this pressing issue, marking a signif…

Here's what's causing the Great Salt Lake to shrink, according to study

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