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Alpine lake at an altitude of 2400 m, drying up during heatwave in summer, Lac des Rouites, Queyras, The Alps, France. 4th July, 2022
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Alpine lake at an altitude of 2400 m, drying up during heatwave in summer, Lac des Rouites, Queyras, The Alps, France. 4th July, 2022
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naturepl.com / : Jean E. Roche
Media ID 27022778
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Alpes Alpine Alps Altitude Climate Change Cloud Drying Environment Environmental Issues France French Alps Freshwater Global Warming Greenhouse Effect Lake Mountain Summer Dried Up
Nature's Thirst Quencher - Alpine Lake Takes a Summer Siesta!
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. In this print captured by Jean E. Roche, we witness the incredible power of nature at play. Picture yourself standing at an altitude of 2400 meters in the breathtaking Queyras region of the French Alps on a scorching summer day - and what do you see? A mesmerizing sight unfolds before your eyes as Lac des Rouites, a once-glistening alpine lake, finds itself caught in the grip of an unforgiving heatwave. As temperatures soar and the sun beats down relentlessly, this picturesque oasis begins to dry up like a mirage fading away. The azure waters that once mirrored majestic mountain peaks now give way to cracked earth and scattered pebbles. It's Mother Nature's way of reminding us that even her most precious resources can be vulnerable in the face of climate change. The cloudless sky above serves as a stark reminder that our planet is facing environmental challenges like never before. Global warming and its accomplice, the greenhouse effect, are leaving their mark on freshwater ecosystems worldwide. This poignant image encapsulates not only the beauty but also highlights critical issues surrounding our environment. So let this photograph serve as both inspiration and motivation for us all to take action against climate change. Together, we can ensure that future generations will continue to marvel at these natural wonders rather than mourn their loss. Let's quench nature's thirst with sustainable solutions so that alpine lakes like Lac
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