Earthquakes disrupt lake microbes by altering sediment and nutrient balance

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Jul 24, 2025, 12:30 pm387 ptsTop
When an earthquake causes a landslide, debris flow, or erosion, it can change the makeup of nearby lakes by introducing larger sediment particles, causing faster sediment buildup, and affecting carbon sequestration. The sediments that build up on lake bottoms act as a historical archive, recording the lake's…

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