Articles for tag: Desert Lake, Ephemeral Lake, Temporary Lake, Vanishing Lake

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The Desert Lake That Appears and Disappears Overnight

Suhail Ahmed

  In the world’s driest basins, a lake can bloom like a mirage, hold its breath for a few days, and then vanish as if closing a door. Scientists call these water bodies ephemeral, but in person they feel dramatic, even unruly. The real mystery isn’t just that they come and go – it’s how ...