The Changing Nature of the Green Lake! |
Grüner See, literally “Green Lake”,
is a lake in Styria, Austria, near the town of Tragoss, located at the
foot of the snow-capped Hochschwab mountains. During winter, the lake is
only 1–2 meter deep and the surrounding area is used as a county park. |
It is a particular favourite site
for hikers. But as the temperature starts rising in spring, the ice and
snow on the mountaintops begins to melt and runs down into the basin of
land below. The lake swells up to engulf the entire area including the
park. |
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The lake gets its distinctive green
colouring, and the name, from the grass and foliage beneath, and thanks
to the fresh snow melt, the ice-cold water is crystal clear clear. |
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The temperature of the lake is rather
cold at 4 to 8 °C, yet it’s popular among divers who can observe the
green meadows in the edge zone of the lake particularly in June when the
water is at its highest. |
The alpine grasses and flowers of the
meadow are visible in full bloom under the water. One can even see
benches, a bridge and walking trails. |
Starting July, the lake starts to
recede and by winter, the lake is back to its original size and the park
is returned once more to the hikers. |
samedi 18 janvier 2014
The Changing Nature of the Green Lake!
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