Astronaut Shane Kimbrough captured from ISS Lake Tahoe, U.S.
Lake Tahoe is a freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada, straddling the border between California and Nevada. Lying at 1,897m above sea level, Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America. Its depth is 501m, making it the second deepest in the U.S. after Crater Lake in Oregon (594m). The lake was formed about two million years ago as part of the Lake Tahoe Basin, and its modern extent was shaped during the ice ages. It is known for the clarity of its water and the panorama of surrounding mountains on all sides. The area surrounding the lake is also referred to as Lake Tahoe, or simply Tahoe; its English name is derived from its Washo name, Dáʔaw. Lake Tahoe is a major tourist attraction in both Nevada and California. It is home to winter sports, summer outdoor recreation, and scenery enjoyed throughout the year.
The local scenery on the ground is as follows.
Reference: Shane Kimbrough’s Tweet
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