What Lake Bonneville Left Behind – NASA Science0

• and Imaging), Chemistry, DAVINCI (Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Earth Observatory, Human Dimensions, SCIENCE, Science / Health, Science Mission Directorate, scientists, Space, Space Communications & Navigation Program, Space Launch System (SLS), Space Telescope, space-x-ipo, SpaceX
• August 24, 2026

At its peak, ancient Lake Bonneville would have been a sight to behold. Nearly as large as Lake Michigan, the Ice Age lake spread across much of western Utah and parts of Nevada and Idaho. When it eventually receded, it left behind flat, bright playas and salt flats rich with minerals—a landscape that would later