The formation of the Caspian Sea unfolded over millions of years. Unlike the oceans, this body of water is not the result of tectonic plate movement or continental drift. Instead, it emerged through a combination of tectonic activity, geological processes and climatic changes. During the late Cretaceous period, around 70 to 60 million years ago,… Continue reading Caspian Sea: The World’s Largest Lake (Yes, You Read That Right)
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Wildfire, high winds prompt evacuation of Washington town of Medical Lake
With a wildfire bearing down, officials on Friday gave orders for evacuation of the entire town of Medical Lake, Wash. Pushed by 35 mph winds, the Gray Fire grew from an estimated 500 acres to nearly 3,000 in the span of a few hours Friday afternoon, according to tweets from the Washington State Department of… Continue reading Wildfire, high winds prompt evacuation of Washington town of Medical Lake
About 30 vehicles were found submerged in a South Florida lake
Police departments in South Florida are investigating the discovery of about 30 vehicles submerged in a lake over the weekend. The vehicles were discovered in Doral Lake, according to NBC South Florida. A private investigation agency alerted police to the vehicles, Doral Police Cmdr. Alicia Neal said in a statement. Police in Miami-Dade County and… Continue reading About 30 vehicles were found submerged in a South Florida lake
Lake Tahoe foot fondler who broke into 2 women’s homes as they slept is in custody, police say
A suspect has been arrested in the case of an intruder who broke into two women’s vacation homes in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, and fondled their feet as they slept, authorities said Tuesday. Mark Anthony Gonzales, 26, was taken into custody on Tuesday at his home in Atwater, California, a city about 31 miles southeast of… Continue reading Lake Tahoe foot fondler who broke into 2 women’s homes as they slept is in custody, police say
Uncovering Champy, a Beloved Lake Monster
There are claims that French cartographer Samuel de Champlain, the lake’s namesake, was the first European to have an encounter with the creature back in the 1600s, but historical records have sparked doubts about his account. Some believe he was likely describing a garpike shown to him by his Indigenous guides. These garpike, particularly the… Continue reading Uncovering Champy, a Beloved Lake Monster