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Lake Erie Seiche, Explained

February 1, 2026

One side of Lake Erie saw a dramatic pileup of water while the other saw water levels drastically drop. But why did this happen? This event is called a seiche, which is essentially just an oscillation in a body of water. Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser breaks down this fascinating weather phenomenon that made Lake Erie slosh like a bathtub.