search
Lake Effect
Trends
- 1French-Swiss lake dries up in drought crisis●Cry for help as French-Swiss lake dries up https:// phys.org/news/2026-10-cry-fren ch-swiss-lake-dries.html # France # S
A lake on the French-Swiss border is drying up, with local appeals described as a cry for help as drought conditions persist. The shrinking water levels raise concerns about ecosystems, water supplies and the wider effects of climate change in the region, drawing attention to the growing impact of repeated droughts across France and Switzerland.
- 2Hiker closes out season in Beartooth Lakes District before US-212 shuts●Last sublime Lakes District hike of season today, US-212 closing tomorrow. Started 2960m Island Lk., got to 3050m Albino
A hiker reported completing the last hike of the season in the Lakes District of Montana's Beartooth Plateau, starting at Island Lake at 2,960 metres, reaching Albino Lake at 3,050 metres, then climbing a ridge to about 3,250 metres with broad views. The seasonal closure of the Beartooth Highway, US-212, takes effect the next day, cutting off high-country access for winter.