NASA May 19, 2026 • 04:01

Farming in Ancient Lake Agassiz - NASA Science (.gov)

By NASA Earth Observatory

The glacial lake left a layer of silt and clay in southeastern Manitoba, creating fertile farmland that was divided during 19th-century land surveys and is still farmed today.

Editor's Note: Today's story is the answer to the May Puzzler.About 15,000 years ago, southeastern Manitoba sat beneath tens of meters of frigid water. Lake Agassizwhich once encompassed present-day … [+3747 chars]

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Farming in Ancient Lake Agassiz - NASA Science (.gov)

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