2006-09-02 08:50:06 · 8 answers · asked by Dudley Doright 1 in Environment
Its surface averages 577 ft (176 m) above sea level, Since water seeks it's own level, the lake is the same level (except waves) all around the lake. It is the same in Chicago as it is in Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin.
"It has a surface area of 22,300 square miles (57,750 square km), making it the largest freshwater lake in the US, the largest lake entirely within one country, and the 5th largest lake in the world. It is 307 miles (494 km) long by 118 miles (190 km) wide with a shoreline 1,640 mi (2,633 km) long. The lake's average depth is 279 ft (85 m), while its greatest depth is 925 ft (282 m). It contains a volume of 1,180 cubic mi (4,918 cubic km) of water. Its surface averages 577 ft (176 m) above sea level, the same as Lake Huron, to which it is connected through the Straits of Mackinac."
2006-09-02 08:59:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Michigan is the third largest Great Lake (although Lake Huron-Michigan, ... Elevation: 581 ft / 177 m. Outlet:
2006-09-02 08:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its difficult to surf in chicago. you like a sturdy east wind to get the waves up, which infrequently occurs. Come right down to the Indiana Dunes State Park in overdue summer season or early autumn. The north winds are maximum powerful then, and the waves can get 6 feet or bigger. additionally, there is an autonomous action picture call "Unsalted" Its all approximately surfing the great lakes.
2016-10-01 05:32:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The elevation is at Sea Level,
2006-09-02 08:52:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
176 m according to Wikipedia.
2006-09-02 08:52:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
577 ft above sea level.
2006-09-03 04:38:38 · answer #6 · answered by AF 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-03 05:24:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know
2006-09-02 08:51:33 · answer #8 · answered by hejhs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋