Tahoe (jezero)

Jezero Tahoe (engleski: Lake Tahoe), je veliko slatkovodno jezero u Masivu Sierra Nevada na granici američkih saveznih država Kalifornije i Nevade, 30 km zapadno od Carson Citya.

Geografske karakteristike

Jezero Tahoe ima površinu od 500 km², dugo je 35 km u smjeru sjever - jug, a široko je 19 km u smjeru istok - zapad. Jezero leži na 1 899 m nadmorske visine, a najveća dubina mu iznosi 500 m.

Tahoe pune vodom brojni mali potoci i riječice, a njegove vode otiču rijekom Truckee do Jezera Pyramid udaljenog oko 100 km sjeveroistočno. Tahoe je najveće alpsko jezero u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama, okruženo visokim planinskim vrhovima, koji su često pod snijegom, što djeluje kontrasno prema duboko plavoj vodi jezera, i zelenim šumama oko njegovih obala.

Jezero Tahoe nastalo je otprilike prije 2 000 000 godina, kao dio jednog puno većeg jezera, svoj današnji oblik dobilo je za posljednjeg ledenog doba .

Jezero Tahoe je kao i obližnja šuma uz njega, danas je veliki rekreacioni park, velikih gradova Kalifornije i Nevade.

Prvi amerikanac koji je dospio do jezera, bio je oficir i istraživač John C. Frémont za svoje ekspedicije u Kaliforniju 1844.

Etimologija

Tahoe na jeziku indijanaca Washoe (domorodaca tog kraja) znači velika voda.

Vanjske veze

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Condé Nast Traveler
27 July 2016
It's the largest alpine lake in North America and was formed millions of years ago during the Ice Age. It receives worldwide acclaim for scenic mountain views, luxe ski resorts and Nevada casinos.
Visit California
18 February 2011
Sweeping alpine views from the top of ski slopes, mountain towns and villages jumping with nightlife, Lake Tahoe ranks as one of the best winter destinations throughout the west.
Dean Poppenga
23 November 2011
Vikings Helm is a great hike for spring and summer! Small pools from run off on trails so have some swimming suits!
Sunny  =)
20 May 2013
Love Lake Tahoe!! Oh, and Ryan C., it is in both California and Nevada..think YOU need to figure it out!
Lynn Babboni
5 September 2011
Want a good breakfast, hit any of the Red Huts up or Ernie's. Fox gas, cheapest prices in town. Kings trading post or Dart liquor for great liquor or beer selections. 
Chris ???? Makarsky
18 July 2013
beautiful place to catch more freshwater salmon than you'll know what to do with
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