The Myth of the Blue-Sky Reflection It’s something we often repeat: the ocean appears blue because it mirrors the color of ...

What do you picture when you think of water? An icy, refreshing drink? A crystal-blue ocean stretching to the horizon? A lake reflecting majestic mountains? Or a small pond that looks dark and murky?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crater Lake in Oregon looks brilliant blue because its water comes from melting snow and is extremely pure. CST Tami Beduhn, NOAA ...