Understanding Geneva Lake’s Temperature Dynamics For Ecosystem Health And Management
Geneva Lake water temperature undergoes seasonal and daily variations, forming an annual cycle influenced by stratification. The annual cycle affects lake ecosystem processes, while the diurnal cycle is impacted by the annual cycle and stratification. Stratification divides the lake into layers with distinct temperature, oxygen, and nutrient profiles, including the thermocline, hypolimnion, epilimnion, and metalimnion. The thermocline plays a crucial role in stratification and water quality. Understanding these temperature dynamics is essential for monitoring and managing Geneva Lake’s ecosystem health.