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Why does Lake Erie look so different from the other lakes?

Sediment kicked up by storms gives its water a marbled-like look.
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Bill Plein🌶
Bill Plein🌶
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This infographic explains a lot of it: it’s shallow. That alone could result in more sediment movement, but is certainly also means the others are darker because they are so deep in comparison.

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