Oregon Field Guide

Hole in the Lake

Clip: Season 27 Episode 2707 | 8m 39s  | Video has closed captioning.

A geologic mystery in the Cascades captivates tourists heading over Santiam Pass. Several holes have been found in the bottom of Lost Lake. They act like bathtub drains and suck the water away underground. Geologists say they feed a subterranean plumbing system that feeds other lakes in the McKenzie River system.

Aired: 11/12/15

Rating: TV-G

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