Old Man of the Lake, Natural phenomenon in Crater Lake, US
The Old Man of the Lake is a 30-foot hemlock log that maintains a vertical position while floating in the waters of Crater Lake.
Geologist Joseph Diller first documented this floating tree stump in 1896, initiating scientific observations of its movements across the lake.
Native Americans connect the lake's formation to a battle between Llao, god of the underworld, and Skell, god of the upper world.
The park service monitors the location of this floating log as it moves across the lake, affecting boat navigation and scientific research.
Scientists discovered that the log travels extensively, covering 62 miles between July and October 1938, at speeds reaching 3.8 miles per day.
GPS coordinates: 42.95000,-122.10000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:09
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