Lake Rouge was a calm lake nearby with trout, sandy banks and a surface area of about 3 sq km. All the water of Lake Rouge had, in fact, vanished. Photograph: Chief Irene NeeposhAs scientists began to chatter about Lake Rouge, a single similar case came to light. On Lake Rouge, drainage was probably imminent, maybe next year or “a century from now”, Robinne said. He had not cried since childhood, but seeing Lake Rouge drained “the first time, I cried”, he said.

Source: The Guardian January 10, 2026 10:32 UTC