Quebec lake breaks bank and empties out downstream – video | Canada

The reason for the disappearance of Lac Rouge in Quebec, Canada, is not confirmed, but the trigger may have been a combination of heavy rains and forest fires that made the surrounding soil more water-repellent.

The root system of trees allows for greater water retention, meaning the soil is able to absorb more water as the snow melts in the spring. Nicolas Mainville, director of conservation and climate at Snap Quebec, said: “Overflying the region reveals the extent to which huge swaths of forest have been completely destroyed by salvage logging and post-fire scarification.

“The forest is fragile. It’s time to better protect the earth”