A puzzling mystery.. A lake that only appears in the fall and disappears in the spring

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2024/09/25

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arab Weather - A lake in the US state of Oregon has become a fascinating subject for scientific studies due to a strange phenomenon that occurs every year. During the spring, the lake's water disappears completely and seeps into the ground, while it refills with the arrival of autumn, which has sparked the interest of scientists to study this unique phenomenon.

 

 

The Lost Lake

Geologists have discovered that the “Lost Lake” in the Willamette Forest is disappearing as its water seeps through two ancient volcanic tunnels, turning its location into dry mud. The holes were formed 12,000 years ago by volcanic activity, and despite extensive study, where the water goes remains a mystery.

Subterranean Layers: The Biggest Mystery

Scientists believe that the water seeps into large underground layers through the surrounding sandstone, where it disappears until the return of melting snow in the winter, which flows from the surrounding mountains to refill the lake.

Attempts to close holes: repeated failure and constant danger

Despite some efforts to plug the drain holes using rocks and other materials, all attempts have failed. Experts warn that successfully closing these holes could cause a flood disaster on nearby roads and towns.

 

 

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This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

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