Lake Names vs. Actual Color: A Fun Data Analysis Using Satellite Imagery
2025-02-14
The author conducted a quirky data analysis: They collected the ten most common lake names in France, Italy, Russia, and Belarus and analyzed their average colors using satellite imagery data. This was to verify how well lake names matched their actual colors. The results show that while some lake names correlate with color (e.g., 'Black Lake'), the actual color differences were not significant; the average lake color was typically a light blue-gray. The study presented the fun side of data analysis in a lighthearted tone, also prompting reflection on the accuracy of geographical names.