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Please join the Great Lakes Center today, Thursday, April 30, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Science and Mathematics Complex (SAMC) Atrium for "Weather Phenomena Powered by the Great Lakes," a poster display curated by Stephen Vermette, professor of geosciences. Part of The Great Lakes Experience: Exploring the history, influence, and culture of the Great Lakes, this event is hosted by the Great Lakes Center. It is open to all campus members and the public. 

"Weather Phenomena Powered by the Great Lakes" will explore the role of the Great Lakes in powering our weather.  Think of it as a primer taking you beyond the typical four seasons to reveal the workings of yet another set of seasons—the four lake effect seasons. Understand life on the leeward side, lake effect snow bands, the "oasis effect," how the lakes intensify and impede the formation of storms, as well as surges and seiches. Do you know what a meteotsunami or an ice tsunami is? And what of various oddities such as ice volcanoes, ice caves, pancake ice, and ice balls? And how ships can be seen as if floating in the air or appear to be flipped upside down? And more!