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Mysteries of the Great Lakes

Lake Huron

  • Is the second largest of the Great Lakes.
  • Contains the largest island in any freshwater lake on Earth—Manitoulin Island.
  • Is bounded on the west by the state of Michigan and on the east by the province of Ontario.
  • Has a surface area of 23,010 square miles making it the third largest freshwater lake on Earth.
  • Contains a volume of 850 cubic miles, and a shoreline length of 3,827 miles.
  • Is 577 feet above sea level.
  • Has an average depth of 195 feet, while the maximum depth is 750 feet.
  • Is 206 miles in length and 183 miles in breadth.