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Thirsty Hungary
Central Europe's Largest Lake Is Shrinking |
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03 Sep 2003 |
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| Thirsty Hungary Central Europe's Largest Lake Is Shrinking According to legend, Hungary's Lake Balaton is constantly replenished by a young girl weeping in a church in the middle of its waters. Now, though, Central Europe's largest lake is shrinking, and experts say the problem isn't a happier lake lady; it's global warming. Following four hot summers in a row and lower-than-average annual rainfalls, millions of gallons ... |
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| Topics: business, climate, Hungary, lakes (all these topics) |
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