Why the water looks green
Slower light waves are absorbed in the deep, clear water
Green and blue light waves are reflected
Calcium
carbonate
Top layer
Bacteria
Bottom layer
Sediment
Slower light waves are absorbed in the deep, clear water
Green and blue light waves are reflected
Calcium
carbonate
Top layer
Bacteria
Bottom layer
Sediment
Slower light waves are absorbed in the deep, clear water
Green and blue light waves are reflected
Calcium
carbonate
Top layer
Bacteria
Bottom layer
Sediment
Source: Green Lakes State Park Peter Allen | pallen@syracuse.com