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Oregon: Clear Lake lived up to its billing - 300' visibility and 36 degree water temperature

 

Segment 12 - The Great Northwest


49) - Oregon - Clear Lake:

The unlimited line of sight became a distraction. As we crossed the lake toward a giant lava flow, several craters erupted pure spring water directly beneath us. Some spewed a milky substance that resembled smoke from a volcano. To one side, enhanced by the afternoon sun, a brilliant yellow algae field glowed like sunset clouds beneath an airliner. On our return, we passed through an ancient forest. I’d seen large upright trees underwater before, but here you could see the whole forest. The white ash floor created a Mt. St. Helens-look, while the tree trunks looked like ancient ruins.

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