Florida's Coastal Dune Lakes: A Rare Natural Phenomenon
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Florida's Coastal Dune Lakes: A Rare Natural Phenomenon
Coastal dune lakes are one of the rarest natural features on the planet. These extraordinary bodies of water are found in only four countries worldwide and two states in the U.S.—Florida and Oregon. What makes Walton County, Florida, so unique is that it's the only place in the state where you can witness this incredible phenomenon, home to nearly all 15 of Florida's recognized coastal dune lakes.
Why Are Coastal Dune Lakes Unique?
Freshwater sources like rainfall, groundwater, and streams feed the lakes. However, when their water levels rise high enough, the sand berms separating them from the Gulf of Mexico break, forming outfalls—dynamic channels where water flows between the lakes…
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