Crater Lake theories face peer review
National Park Service. 1989. Crater Lake theories face peer review. Park Science. 9(4):13
(Quoted from first paragraph) "A peer review of seven scientists is mulling the evidence for and against the proposition that hydrothermal features are responsible for some mysterious features at the bottom of Crater Lake." The review panel met at OSU in May and heard two opposing theories for bacterial mats, higher temperatures, and above-normal concentrations of various chemicals. One theory involved hydrothermal springs from the depths of the lake, the other involved warm ground water from the caldera rim seeping into the lake. More information is needed for a "total" resolution. Names of review panelists listed.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- National Park Service
- Units
- CRLA , NRSS
- Keywords
- Bacteria, Chemicals, Crater Lake, Crater Lake National Park, heat, Hydrothermal, Limnology, Water