kettle lakes

Kettle lakes are small, round lakes that form when a chunk of ice breaks off from a retreating glacier and becomes lodged in the ground. As the ice melts, it leaves behind a depression that fills with water, creating a kettle lake. They are typically found in regions that experienced glacial activity during the last Ice Age. These lakes usually have irregular shapes and can range from a few meters to several kilometers in size. Kettle lakes provide important habitats for wildlife and are often indicators of past glacial landscapes.