Tahoe: North America's Oldest Lake
Event Description:
Join us for Dr. Kortemeier will explain the science behind her discovery — and the hype — of one of the world’s oldest permanent freshwater lakes. The largest alpine lake in North America was created during the Pleistocene era, also known as the Ice Age, roughly 10,000 to 2.6 million years ago. Through radiometric dating of rocks and examining the basalt that has interacted with the water of Lake Tahoe during her 20 years of Lake Tahoe research, Dr. Kortemeier determined that the lake is at least 2.3 million years old.
Refreshments and a no-host bar will be available from 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ticket purchase & pre-registration required
Price:
General: $10 | At the Door: $15 | Students: Free
When is the Event?:
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Where is the event?
Tahoe Center for Environmental Science on the UNR Lake Tahoe Campus
