Effects of lakes on floods in Canada
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The abundance of lakes in Canada is unique in the world, with nearly 900,000 lakes covering more than 10 hectares. This unique abundance is due to Canada’s glacial history, with the vast majority of the country covered by a massive ice sheet during the last ice age. Canadian lakes represent approximately 62% of the world's 1.42 million lakes.[1] Lake levels influence many aspects of our lives, such as water resource management, and environmental sustainability. Water levels in lakes are highly susceptible to climatic fluctuations, which have a significant impact on both the volume and purity of available water resources, as well as the ecological health of the watershed. Accurate lake level predictions have therefore become critical for effective water resource management in an era of increasing climate variability and changing hydrological patterns. Indeed, water levels in lakes are highly susceptible to climatic fluctuations, which have a significant impact on both the volume and purity of available water resources, as well as the ecological health of the watershed. The expected increase in both the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events may threaten the natural quality of water, emphasising the critical need for well-planned strategies for managing water resources and maintaining water quality.[2][3]
Rank | Country | Number of Lakes |
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1 | Canada | 879,800 |
2 | Russia | 201,200 |
3 | United States | 102,500 |
4 | China | 23,800 |
5 | Sweden | 22,600 |
6 | Brazil | 20,900 |
7 | Norway | 20,000 |
8 | Argentina | 13,600 |
9 | Kazakhstan | 12,400 |
10 | Australia | 11,400 |
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