It was last seen heading east. Officials can’t say at this time that foul play is involved. There are reports though of glowarm alarmists being seen in the area.

Seriously, the Associated Press reports that “a five-acre glacial lake in Chile’s southern Andes has disappeared — and scientists want to know why.”

Why? What’s the big deal about a five-acre lake? That’s just twice the size of my yard. Here in Florida it’s relatively common for much larger lakes to drain into the ground. Most of them refill within months or a few years. One lake in northern Florida has gone through this cycle many times. I don’t remember any of these instances becoming international news.