EarthCache - Kettle Lake EarthCache
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NYS OPRHP Permit # CV-2-07
EarthCache -
Glacial Kettle Lake
Kettle lakes in
the United States were formed during the most recent North American
Glaciation, the Wisconsin glaciation (70,000 to 10,000 years ago).
They are formed when a large piece of ice breaks away from the edge
of a retreating glacier, and becomes partially buried under
sediment deposited by the glacier. After the ice melts, a
depression is left in the ground. If the level of this hole is
below the water table, it fills with water and becomes what is
known as a kettle lake or hole.
Chenango Valley State Park is the site of two such kettle lakes-
Lily Lake and Chenango Lake ---- with a high glacial ridge between
the two. There are also numerous small dry kettle holes within the
park.
To log this EarthCache, you must
go to the coordinates listed and complete the task below:
Estimate the height of the glacial ridge at that point and
email me the answer.
Please do not mention your estimates in your cache logs .
Recommended parking for this spot is at N42 13.045 W75 50.227.
Please abide by all park rules, including No Roadside Parking.
Sorry, but any logs without the two requirements completed will be
deleted.
Chenango Valley State Park charges admission during the summer
months, as well as weekends during the late spring and early fall,
unless you ride your bike in !!! While there you may enjoy
swimming, mountain biking, hiking, or camping. For more information
on Chenango Valley State Park click here...CVSP
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Permit # CV-2-07 granted 1/18/07
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