This is a short video of some of the geology in Lake Tahoe that not very many people get to see. This video was captured during a Mission Robotics test dive.
Oh my... those strata! And was that possible bioturbation on the rock face? And little burrows? Or perhaps vents for subterranean gas escape? Not to mention the mineralization and apparent oxidation of some of the exposed rock. More testing needed!
The rounded areas seem to evidence of eddy pools leading me to believe this was once above water. They look very similar to those in the white mountains of NH.
This is super cool. Doesn't seem to be too many critters swimming around once you pass about a buck 50, huh? Although I think I see a sculpin just to the right of that rock pile, at about 1:55. Also appears to be copepods or something like them moving around the rocks, here and there. Another couple of them at ~2:25. Can't wait to see what yall find in the ~500m deep section!
The life we see in the lake definitely varies depending on the depth and also the location. We just posted a video from the 500m section of the lake (the deepest spot) and we did find things that lived there! Check out the video here: ruclips.net/video/85IjqQ6_ox4/видео.html
No. I'm afraid that isn't possible. The lake formed during a period of geological faulting around 25 million years ago and has been filled to its current depth for approximately 2 million years. At times previous to 2 million years ago, it was between 200 and 500 feet deeper than now.
For the most part, they look rather biological, and specifically botanical, in nature. Possibly pinecones, as mentioned previously, or seed pods, tree bark, bits of branches, long roots, etc. The orange bits you see are mostly likely mollusk shells. The one exception might be the rather large, rounded shape item in the lower center. I'm not 100% certain, but I do believe that is the spool off a fly-fishing rod. Just a guess. 🤷♀️
Thank you. Pinecone looks right. My first thought was some kind of dial or small hand-held siren and I just couldn't get past that. Now I see the more obvious pinecone answer.
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Would love to see you do Pyramid Lake (NV) at some point.
Oh my... those strata! And was that possible bioturbation on the rock face? And little burrows? Or perhaps vents for subterranean gas escape? Not to mention the mineralization and apparent oxidation of some of the exposed rock. More testing needed!
The rounded areas seem to evidence of eddy pools leading me to believe this was once above water. They look very similar to those in the white mountains of NH.
Pretty sure thats about the area I dropped my car keys overboard. I didnt see them though.
This is super cool. Doesn't seem to be too many critters swimming around once you pass about a buck 50, huh? Although I think I see a sculpin just to the right of that rock pile, at about 1:55. Also appears to be copepods or something like them moving around the rocks, here and there. Another couple of them at ~2:25.
Can't wait to see what yall find in the ~500m deep section!
The life we see in the lake definitely varies depending on the depth and also the location. We just posted a video from the 500m section of the lake (the deepest spot) and we did find things that lived there! Check out the video here: ruclips.net/video/85IjqQ6_ox4/видео.html
crayfish at 2:38 lower right sector
Awesome!
153, was that Fredo Corleone?
It's amazing how much clearer the ocean is as compared to a lake!
Those piles of loose rocks were probably dumped there by capsizing icebergs when glaciers were dumping into the lake.
Cool!
is it possible there are man made structures down there from along time ago?
No. I'm afraid that isn't possible. The lake formed during a period of geological faulting around 25 million years ago and has been filled to its current depth for approximately 2 million years. At times previous to 2 million years ago, it was between 200 and 500 feet deeper than now.
@@SaltyPirate71 I see, thanks ! Just curious lol
@@chronicawareness9986 You're welcome
keep tahoe blue
is that volcanic sediment ?
Needs narration! What are those!
We are always looking for good commentators. If you want to guest narrate, we would love to have you help out!
Is it true there a dead bodies down there?
Is that near Rubicon?
This was in Meeks Bay, so just north of Rubicon Bay.
Any idea what those artifacts were at 2:15?
Pinecone
For the most part, they look rather biological, and specifically botanical, in nature. Possibly pinecones, as mentioned previously, or seed pods, tree bark, bits of branches, long roots, etc.
The orange bits you see are mostly likely mollusk shells.
The one exception might be the rather large, rounded shape item in the lower center. I'm not 100% certain, but I do believe that is the spool off a fly-fishing rod. Just a guess. 🤷♀️
Thank you. Pinecone looks right. My first thought was some kind of dial or small hand-held siren and I just couldn't get past that. Now I see the more obvious pinecone answer.
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