Cascade Rapids formed by 600-year-old landslide blocking Columbia River. Landslide occurred approximately 600 years ago 360 billion tons of rock and earth slid down mountainside Blocked the Columbia River and created massive lake
Around 600 years ago, 360 BILLION tons of rock slid down a mountainside, blocking the Columbia River entirely 😮 It created a massive lake stretching to the coast & buried forests and villages along the banks!
Key Facts
- Landslide occurred approximately 600 years ago
- 360 billion tons of rock and earth slid down mountainside
- Blocked the Columbia River and created massive lake
- Formed a natural land bridge across the river
- Lake stretched from inland areas to the coast
- Covered forests and villages near Columbia River banks
Source: Bridge of The Gods: History Science & Legend #pacificnorthwest #washingtonstate #alternatehistory by DeDunking