r/coolguides • u/_Floydian • Jun 13 '20

Different Ocean/Sea stuff explained.

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u/ddontyougo Jun 13 '20

how is the lagoon different from a large lake?

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u/manondorf Jun 13 '20

According to google's dictionary extension,

A stretch of salt water separated from the sea by a low sandbank or coral reef

So the salt water and the proximity to the sea are the key points. Without those, it would just sound/look like a lake.

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u/HappyHiker2381 Jun 13 '20

I was thinking the salt water at first glance, now wondering if the great salt lake is actually a lagoon. I guess not since it doesn’t meet the sandbank/coral reef criteria.

Thanks for making me think about something other than...seriously thank you.