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Lake Superior
Longitude/Latitude:
46.8199, -85.5555
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Site Overview:
In volume the largest of the Great Lakes. Also the deepest and coldest, with a retention time of 191 yrs. Most of the basin is forested with little agriculture due to a cool climate and poor soils.