Picto Diary - 02 June 2017 (Part 2) - Dry Falls

Above: Dry Falls. Mile marker 95, WA SR 17.

Were Dry Falls flowing today, as it did 13K years ago, at the end of the last ice age, it would be the largest falls in the world.

Second pic is artist rendition of what falls would have looked like. Note melting, receding ice in background.

There have been five ice ages in the last 500K years. Mankind needs to leave the planet before the next one comes.

What this must have looked like!

Above: Bishop selfie. Burlington, WA. 02 June 2017.

Bishop says, "hop(s) to it!"

Above: Chief Joseph Dam. WA SR 17. 02 June 2017

2nd largest power production US dam.

Powers enough for all Seattle.

L shape allows for 27 turbines.

Spillway allows flow of excess water as turbines are at full capacity.

Unusual water flow reflecting above average 2016/17 snowfall in western US and Canada.

Addendum:

Hi Steve

Interesting blog.

Whenever you plan a trip to India, I would recommend you coincide with a cattle fair. The one in Nagaur in Rajasthan about 3 hours drive from Jodhpur would be a good experience. These fairs have been happening for centuries and people bring their bulls, cows, camels, horses to trade. In some cases the old system of barter is also taking place. One of our guides from Rajasthan is very well versed with aspects of the domestic cattle trading as well as irrigation systems, agriculture and crops that are grown in this dry and desert region of Western India. It would be very interesting for you.

Cheers.

Mohan,
New Delhi, India

Thanks. You've whetted my appetite!