Side by Side View of the Michigan Bloom - July 24 and Sept. 7, 1999

  • Released Wednesday, November 17, 1999
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Two possible explanations for the brightening were advanced in 1999: A large bloom of cyanobacteria such as microcystis or an inorganic precipitation of calcium carbonate triggered by warming surface waters. I never heard whether one or the other choice was validated by researchers on Lake Michigan. A variety of atmospheric aerosols and clouds over the lake also effect the perceived brightness of the water from image to image.

Side by Side view of the Michigan Bloom (July 24, Sept. 7, 1999)

Side by Side view of the Michigan Bloom (July 24,
Sept. 7, 1999)

Lake Michigan on July 24, 1999

Lake Michigan on July 24, 1999

Lake Michigan on September 7th, 1999

Lake Michigan on September 7th, 1999

Video slate image reads, "SeaWiFS: The Michigan Bloom(Side By Side Comparison of two data sets; Left side July 24, 1999 &ampamp; right side Sept. 7, 1999)".

Video slate image reads, "SeaWiFS: The Michigan Bloom
(Side By Side Comparison of two data sets; Left side July 24, 1999 & right side Sept. 7, 1999)".

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This page was originally published on Wednesday, November 17, 1999.
This page was last updated on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 1:58 PM EDT.

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    ID: 100
    Sensor: SeaWiFS Dates used: 1999/07/24, 1999/09/07

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