Hole in the Ground: Breathtaking Crater in Oregon’s High Desert

[@MattCookOregon]

This is now my most viewed video. A video about a dang hole. Wow. Here is a playlist that explores, adventures, and learns from the outdoors of Oregon: kzbin.info/aero/PLRiktW-RwVhXna_RRb_PsCMNw8nOLIgGT Here are two old videos on nearby features. I can definitely tell they are old videos, what do you think? -Crack in the Ground: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmjMhWafhNVmb80 -Fort Rock: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6W1ZXymabCGjNk

[@email4664]

Thanks for this Matt

[@shlby69m]

Driving over a magma chamber (ancient or not) seems risky

[@MattCookOregon]

@@shlby69m Same as driving a mountain, much safer than I5!

[@AlbertaGeek]

_"A video about a dang hole. Wow"_ It's the internet. Just don't think too hard about it - that way lies madness.

[@occamsrazor9183]

Wow, I am born and raised many decades in Oregon, I've been to Crater lake but possibly have heard the name Hole in the ground and never knew of these, kewl...

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. Lots of cool things I am still finding out here. Ones like this are just too far off to become popular.

[@patrickwild5339]

It is incredible to relearn about the land around me that I stopped paying attention to properly. Thank you for inspiring childlike wonder in things I saw as a child, again. Much love - Patrick

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you Patrick. Childlike wonder is a good way to describe a lot of these videos. I do have a fantasy minded approach that sneaks in sometimes.

[@rvrnnr987]

Back in the '80s we used to go out here and on to Fort Rock from Bend or La Pine, and when you made that trip, you made it a whole day-long excursion, packed survival gear and food because chances are you would not see another human being between La Pine and the town of Fort Rock, and you drove at 45-55 mph the whole way. ...last time I was at Hole in the Ground, there were at least 20 cars there, five or six RVs, and packs of 20 to 30 year old Instagram influencers struggling to get the best selfie while throwing their trash on the ground, and riding motor bikes down the trails; just taking the whole place over and trashing it so no one else can appreciate it. I'm glad your video shows it much more like I remember before "they" discovered it a few years back.

[@youcamp132]

Ya those careless fools are slowly destroying this place. When I was there 25 years ago, I was the only one there. That's how it should be observed.

[@MattCookOregon]

That is awesome. I still back survival gear cause why not. I had a bad unplanned overnight once and never left gear at home since. People can suck. My channel shows all these places at their best.

[@johnkilty1419]

I think a lot of the people we see in parks and on trials. Their main motivation is to go, so they can post photos. Not to enjoy being out. I went to Glacier two years ago. You need to have reservations long in advance. You cannot get into the park without a reservation. People get into their campsites after dark. Set up their pop up tent on their vehicle. Eat go to bed and leave before 8. On to the next campsite. While checking off trails all day. It was strange for us to watch the campground nearly empty out every morning, then be filled up again just as it gets dark. I think we were the only ones who had the same campsite for a week. The sight of full trailhead parking lots at every trail head just made me want to leave. One last thing. This is me being petty. Kids! the REI outdoor outfitter look is lame. You do not need gear, to take a 2 hour hike. All you need is shoes and clothes. Comfortable ones. It is possible to go on a hike without your phone / camera. I have many images from 50 years ago saved only to my memory. I can retrieve them all without an electronic device. I just can't send them over the internet. Nor do I want to. LOL

[@Rockstar97321]

I've heard that there is a lot of methamphetamine and fentanyl in La Pine.

[@billdee9622]

Several years ago my wife and I did a tour of these kind of natural wonders all over Oregon. 1 day we visited Fort Rock and Hole in the Ground. We walked around Fort Rock and drove our Ford Explorer into Hole in the Ground all the way down into the bottom for a picnic. We had the entire crater to ourselves. These are 2 amazing places to spend time.

[@MattCookOregon]

Such a great area. Lots more to see to spend a couple days there.

[@beckiingawanup8130]

Close by is Crack In The Ground. Did you get a chance to see that?

[@DMLand]

Relaxing narration doesn't try to dramatize, but calmly presents this beautiful, serene place of former destruction.

[@redhorsereincarnated]

Yeah, I agree. His voice and narration style are very easy to listen to. Combined with the drone shots it was a very nice video.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much. Your description is exactly what I am trying to do.

[@MattCookOregon]

@@redhorsereincarnated Very nice, thank you! I try to make it a smooth experience.

[@fredrossman1189]

I have to say, you should get the nearitor of the year award. I so enjoyed your video. Thank you.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you so much! It is scary to put yourself out there at first, and even worse to listen to your own voice. After some time, nice comments, mean comments, I became very comfortable with it.

[@toandfro2377]

I agree being down in the hole with you was very calming. I am now calmed for slumber time😴Thanks for walking down in there.

[@MattCookOregon]

Nothin wrong with putting people to sleep. I should do nature asmr!

[@toandfro2377]

@@MattCookOregon yes you should. I’m not a huge fan of asmr but I think you would do a decent job of making it interesting enough to keep my attention

[@MattCookOregon]

@@toandfro2377 ok I need to figure out what mic natgeo uses for bees.

[@toandfro2377]

@@MattCookOregon hmmmm……interesting question

[@toandfro2377]

@@MattCookOregon let me do so rock-connaissance😂🤣!!

[@pjsteele1802]

New subscriber, here. Love the presentation and you have a soothing voice. Love the topic of volcanoes and the geographical landscapes. Look forward to more of your videos. Thanks.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. Welcome. I do lots of cool volcanic landmarks. Hope you enjoy.

[@mlitzinger1398]

Beautiful place. I appreciate you using mellow music it doesn't take away from your purpose. Good work. Thank you!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. Non distracting music was a lesson on a class that really stuck with me. Also easy because almost everything is copyrighted.

[@lilarosedavis6971]

Loved this tour of Hole in the Ground. I lived in Paisley, OR for a couple of years and took day trips to see what I could of the High Desert. I love it.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. Lots to see out there. I am going to head out again to find more soon. I am most interested in four craters wilderness study area, that includes crack in the ground.

[@steveholder7289]

@@MattCookOregon Crack In the Ground is also pretty cool. So is South Ice Cave.

[@MattCookOregon]

@@steveholder7289 Yeah it is. South ice cave would be a nice video. It is closed for the season.

[@NorthwestBronco]

Great video and story. Thank you for posting!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! This video really blew up, wish I knew why.

[@NorthwestBronco]

@@MattCookOregon It's a very well done video!

[@nrom5960]

Great video Matt, I love these types of videos. It makes me realize how many beautiful and amazing places I there are to visit in our great country.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. I cover all kinds of weird and cool places like this. Hope you enjoy.

[@skyybluu3118]

Wonderful combination of 20th century naration style and soundtrack filmed with 21st century technology. Outstanding work my friend!

[@MattCookOregon]

I sound like I am from a previous century. What a compliment! Thank you. I enjoy being different.

[@billwhite9703]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Bill! I do videos all around the state of interesting places like this.

[@lisawhitehall1870]

Oh how I miss my beautiful dry high desert in Central oregon 😢

[@MattCookOregon]

I love it. Its not going anywhere so we can come back 20 years later and nothing changes.

[@lisawhitehall1870]

@Matt.Cook.Oregon I want to go home to the high desert...forced into the sickening Valley..gag, specifically 😫 lane County. Dying to go home to central oregons high desert...dry, open desert..earth, rock, dirt... Need help getting there. My heart aches watching your videos....😔 I miss kicken around out there...very spiritual to and for me.

[@AdventuresPNW]

Wow, such a strange and fascinating volcanic history! Thanks for sharing.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. Volcanic things are one of my favorite subjects.

[@YgnaciaProductions]

We’ve been to Hole In The Ground for the annual van event called Descend On Bend which is held about 1/2 mile away. It is well worth a visit

[@MattCookOregon]

I heard about that event. Too many people for me haha.

[@FullMetalNobody]

Nice vid. Now on my visit list. All that silence is so edible. Thank you

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. It is a world of its own inside that and I love that.

[@randyholly2594]

Good job. Thank you.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Randy!

[@MrHugemoth]

Good informative video. Used to fly my ultralight around and inside it. I've seen it filled with freezing fog, looking like a bowl of steaming soup.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thats awesome. Sometimes the conditions can really transform a landscape.

[@MrHugemoth]

@@MattCookOregon Enjoy your videos. Don't see one yet on Leslie Gulch or Three Finger Gulch. Both are must see places IMO.

[@okboomer6201]

This was very interesting. I had no idea this existed. 🌋+💦=💥

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks. That area is covered in weird things, with unimaginative names like Crack in the Ground or Big Hole.

[@russell6341]

I've been there several times but never got a good aurel view of it before thanks

[@MattCookOregon]

I have heard a few times that people were unimpressed with the ground view. I like both.

[@killsalive1]

Ya learn something new every day. Ty for the post

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you!

[@kengrezzy3827]

I would like to say thank you Matt for going out of your way not only just to make a video about a hole but the video footage that you took was simply amazing I think you should go do more natural wonders and show us what kind of beautiful work you can do simply great job Matt and such a good looking dog too. Happy new year to you both

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much. My channel is full of Oregon natural wonder videos, so be sure to check it out.

[@rickleinen1881]

Thanks for sharing. Being an Oregonian, I had no idea this existed and will make a trip there some day.

[@MattCookOregon]

This and Fort Rock make for a good day. Many people see hole in ground and want to leave immediately.

[@jacksiscavage6265]

Believing the narrative is how we got lost and confused in the first place. Thanks for backing up all that was said with pure, true science! Nice job my friend. Please teach us the truth about the grand canyon! Thanks again for your diligence!

[@MattCookOregon]

science is fake news!

[@jacksiscavage6265]

Heck, I have no proof of what caused that hole. In the past it could have been a hot water resivor for a community or lost city near by. It maybe a hole where a giant tree once stood and then was scrubbed from existence. The area may have been filled with valuable resources a long time ago and then mined. It may have been an area of high technology that don't match the current narrative so it was blown into obscurity.... Let's just call it an inverted volcano and call it quits.

[@MattCookOregon]

Mountains could just be alien poop.

[@brianpeers]

So freaking amazing. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@craigkeller]

Very cool. Thank you 🙏. Your dog Shepherd/ Husky mix? Looks like our dogs brother. Aloha

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much. She is husky/malamute.

[@rogerdudra178]

Nice place, I've known about Oregon as an unpopulated place in the northwest. Some neat places there.

[@MattCookOregon]

The east side of the mountain is pretty unpopulated but the west side is very full.

[@JOlivier2011]

Went out there once, lots of shell casings. But, I guess that describes most of the high desert. Great video!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. That describes most of our rural land. Same with crappy beer cans. Oh well!

[@rcoz6391]

Very cool video. Oregon is on my list of places to see more of. Greetings from Utah.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! Lots of wild things to see here, just like Utah.

[@moneyandtimefreedom3352]

I love your video 6:59 editing, music choices and perfectly timed narration matched with lots of information. Got me as a new subscriber

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. Wow a lot of people showed up and I am having trouble keeping up with comments. I have a lot of fun putting my own cinematic touch on things. Hope you enjoy more videos.

[@softroadingthewest]

First! Love Hole in the Ground! Excellent work as always Matt. Interesting geological history here. The drone shots really capture this feature well.

[@MattCookOregon]

My biggest fan. I taught him everything he knows.

[@joecamel6835]

I got scared 😱.

[@CoasttoCascadia]

Super cool! We’ll definitely have to check it out sometime. Love the drone shots, really puts the size into perspective.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. Drone was a must here otherwise can't fit it all into a shot.

[@teklife]

oregon is so beautiful. greetings from new york, also a surprisingly beautiful state.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. Any good volcanos there?

[@teklife]

Neither God nor bad, there are no volcanoes in New York. but there's a lot of other natural beauty and unique geological features. It's a very old landscape and it was changed a lot during the ice ages and the recessions which left the great lakes and a lot of other lakes and includes carving out the mohawk valley which flows into the Hudson River and scraping the tops of many hard granite hills to give us open mountain tops and beautiful vistas where they would otherwise be fully tree covered. Catskill park, Adirondack park, the finger lakes, the thousand islands on the st Lawrence River, the great lakes, oneida lake, lake Champlain, lake George, Niagara falls(and river), and thousands of other lakes rivers, mountains, meadows, marshes, and streams. Oh and the huge long white sand beaches of long Island. The Hudson Valley is incredibly picturesque too and is famous for the Hutson River school(art paintings). Check out the views from Anthony's nose, breakneck ridge, and the Hudson highlands, and the many huge parks just a short drive out of New York city.

[@davidhansentobyblak8785]

Thank you for posting this!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks. Who doesn't like a big ol hole.

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

Do you ever worry about snakes? Outstanding video with stunning photos. Great information

[@MattCookOregon]

I do especially in these areas where they are known to be. Just like all animals they are more scared of us than we are of them. Got to be careful either way.

[@yogidemis8513]

I used to visit my grandparents cabin in Ukiah Oregon being about 10 years old in the late 80s and I absolutely loved it out there. I've been thinking about taking a road trip around Northern to Eastern Oregon down south and thru out the state and work my way back SW Washington. Seems like a fun thing to go do.

[@MattCookOregon]

Had to look that up. I only knew of Ukiah California. Eastern Oregon road trips are great. I highly recommend including Leslie Gulch.

[@haroldwilkes598]

Eight years exploring Idaho, wish I'd known about this. Like the drone footage.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. Hole in the Ground does not come up in casual conversation huh.

[@northcoastoutdoorchannel]

Great video! Such an interesting place, I have never brought a drone there. Very much appreciate all of the different views and enjoyed learning about the history of Hole in the ground. Fantastic job capturing this area!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks North Coast. I couldn't imagine doing this without the drone. Not getting the whole thing in one shot would drive me crazy.

[@John-uo1qf]

How did they decide on such a creative name for this geologic feature? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@offthegridgreco]

Happy Holidays Matt. A brilliant piece of work. Well done. Exceptional narration. I live in Oregon & never knew these were here. I've been all over the state. Thanks a bunch.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. The video is my usual style but really nails that middle of nowhere vibe. Sounds like you got a trip for next year, this and Crack in the Ground.

[@dscott130]

Beautiful! 💕 Thank you!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you David!

[@steveholder7289]

Been there many times as we used to hunt in the area. But never made it to the bottom. Thanks for the vid!

[@MattCookOregon]

Awesome. Deer hunting there?

[@johnmcnulty4425]

This is great! I love learning about new places and especially when they're well presented like this video here!!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much. Learning and enjoying the views is what I am all about.

[@Smokey-88]

cool, thank you for doing this

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you!

[@OregonMikeH]

Matt that was so amazing, thank you for taking us down inside to the middle and for Narrative that is Always Top Shelf. I could feel that peacefulness, the Fort Rock Region is off the scale and typical of how unique and wondrous our Iconic State is. Thanks Pal for the Masterful Presentation, how delightful to Share it forward. As Always, Blessings to You & Family. ... Mike.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Mike! I think you need a trip that way. Camping on the rim?

[@OregonMikeH]

@@MattCookOregon Absolutely! ... Thanks.

[@tonym.9186]

What a fantastic video.

[@MattCookOregon]

Many thanks! Visited big hole yesterday and it wasn't nearly as pretty.

[@Sagina1999]

Great work Matt! Much love.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you!

[@andyeighttre]

I use to deliver subpoenas in the Oregon Outback. Interesting experiences indeed…

[@MattCookOregon]

That would be scary maybe with all the guns eh?

[@darkpassenger65]

Great shooting range.

[@MattCookOregon]

Ha hold your fire!

[@ClubisteM]

Truly fascinating

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! Check out its twin location, BIG HOLE!

[@judieversaul4274]

Good job.👍

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Judi! There are some other cool ones nearby I want to cover. Big hole for example.

[@judieversaul4274]

@@MattCookOregon I look forward to all your video. Because of your videos, I feel like I am truly exploring Oregon with a seasoned guide.✌️💚

[@Kristopherf1]

That's awesome. Thanks!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you Kris.

[@TheMowgus]

Very well produced video. Not sure why the KZbin algorithm suggested it to me but I'm glad it did. Keep up the great work!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. I am not sure why either. Just like a volcano, the video unexpectedly exploded!

[@rickkearn7100]

Great content, production and presentation, Matt. I liked the laid back nature of your post so much I subscribed. Cheers.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Rick. I try to make it a smooth experience. This video really blew up.

[@jeepmor]

Was out there this summer. Nice area for solitude.

[@MattCookOregon]

Yep we had it to ourselves. Very peaceful.

[@bromeliad6115]

I liked the vid. I'm in Humboldt CA and havent heard of Hole in the Ground.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. We have a couple landmarks that get all the attention. I wont complain when I get these to myself.

[@krislarsen1224]

This is a great geologic place to explore!

[@MattCookOregon]

Absolutely. I need to head back to cover the other ones nearby.

[@rickalexander2801]

travel to Bend regularly on business. As close as I've come to this out of the way place was when I had some time on my hands and drove around Newbury Crater.

[@rickalexander2801]

oops..Newberry

[@MattCookOregon]

I love Newberry! So much that I made an hour long documentary on this channel about it. Here is a link if interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqrWfZJuiNF5bNE

[@CrankyPantss]

That was interesting and nicely explained. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Cranky. I like to share the strange things we see out there.

[@adriennefloreen]

It's interesting that plants are just starting to grow back and it's mostly sagebrush and pine trees. If you film a place like this please get a few close up shots of all the plants and rocks.

[@MattCookOregon]

I struggle to remember the macro shots often. Something to work on.

[@flaviusbarker9388]

Donald from @softroadingthewest sent me to your channel. Great video! Subscribed!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Donald and welcome. Lots of mountains, rocks, and holes here.

[@korndawgg4485]

Been there many times. Fantastic job with the video. I definitely need to return there again

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. For some reason thousands of people are watching this all of the sudden. Did it get recommended to you on youtube?

[@korndawgg4485]

You're welcome. It came across my home page as a recommended video. I grew up in LaPine and years ago a bunch of guys with cannons and shoot bowling balls out of them at a 55 gallon barrel in the middle of it

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks. it is exciting to have so many people watching this all of the sudden. That is wild about the cannons.

[@korndawgg4485]

I hope your channel explodes with followers!! I'm not sure if they do that anymore. New follower and looking forward to more videos

[@puppypower6958]

This was nice. I wanted to see some natural beauty and you gave it. Unlike other people who make me spend half the video looking at their talking face.

[@MattCookOregon]

Ha! Thanks. Excessive face cam is a pet peeve of mine.

[@gleneverett9728]

Outstanding

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Glen. There is another one coming soon about its twin brother, Big Hole.

[@philipcallicoat3147]

The Earth has many stories that require an observer without any prejudice.... The evidence of great works by nature are everywhere...

[@MattCookOregon]

Absolutely. That is a big part of my channel, showing these works of art.

[@reubenpelham5735]

Your video is presented very well, nicely done.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you!

[@richardchristensen3682]

Beautiful would love to get over there someday!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks for binge watching some videos Richard! I highly recommend this whole area. Not many places to stay nearby other than primitive camping.

[@DavidHuber63]

It's a volcano!, end of discussion.👍🏼Thank you for your time.

[@MattCookOregon]

I don't know there are a lot of good comments like nuclear Crater, aliens, Obama, a fountain from God...

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Thanks Again Matt and AHSOKA!!!!! again a never been too drove by it saw the fort .. i have a AWD now lol not a 6 inch low rider ..

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Becky. AWD is all you need but I still wouldn't drive down there.

[@jasonmcpheeters565]

Great video Matt!!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you!

[@m.b.1716]

Nearly 15 years ago took a flight from Portland to Reno on a turboprop. These fly at a much lower altitude than a typical jet. A short, but not exactly pleasant ride. I remember looking down and seeing this crater like formation and being fascinated by it. I spent some time trying to find a name for it, with no success. Often in the back of my mind I wanted to get this answer. Thanks to the miracle of technology, I have it. I am not sure exactly which of these those formations I saw in the area, but at least I have the general idea and area. Thanks for posting.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thats cool. Most people on those flights see Crater Lake and Mt Hood. Fort Rock is defiantly the most noticeable from these formations.

[@skyybluu3118]

Fantastic video thank you 👍🏻

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks for binging me like netflix!

[@ShinyStickEC]

Very interesting so much to see in Oregon!

[@MattCookOregon]

Yep I don't think I will ever run out of interesting new spots.

[@wildzenventures]

Nicely presented and informative. We've checked out Fort Rock briefly on a trip to summer lake, we'll have to stop here when we have more time! I always enjoy your videos. Cheers!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! I always wish I had more time when going to that area.

[@thunder3668]

Really cool video! Thank you for the information on this place!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks. I was worried there wouldn't be enough to say but it worked out.

[@lowellpearson8782]

I live out here great film.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks. That's cool. I was gonna revisit for crack in the ground

[@Yjybjyjh]

Absolutely lovely. I’d like to stand in the centre there and look about, feel that sense of peace you mention. This might be an adventure I could tackle. Cheers

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. You should. I found it very peaceful and a bit like being on another planet down there.

[@Lowellian1]

Nice!! Thanks for doing these!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you Pam. It is my pleasure.

[@lanzlocz]

Awesome job dude, keep up the good work.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much! Hoping to cover more of this area soon.

[@Crimsonoverlord.]

looks like a great spot for a concert venue

[@MattCookOregon]

That would be epic.

[@Swabert1996]

so cool matt! can't wait to visit this soon

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Sarah. Easy to spend a full day there with this, fort rock, and others.

[@JimsKitschKitchen]

Definitely on my oregon bucket list- love it

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Jim!

[@OregonMikeH]

Great Comments Pal, wonderful overview! Outstanding Best Content in Oregon! ... Shared.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Mike! Hope you get to see the Mt Hood video that is a special one.

[@OregonMikeH]

@@MattCookOregon Will Do!!

[@TheWorldAccordingtoJim]

Absolutely beautiful and always educational 👍

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Jim! I try to add some value to the nature eye candy.

[@Off_the_beaten_path]

Wow 😯 fantastic video Matt!! What a unique place!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! Where is the McLaughlin summit video???

[@no_handle_required]

So damn beautiful.

[@MattCookOregon]

Some people commented 'breathtaking' was an overreaction but I think its good!

[@Themilkmanskid.]

Things like this are creepy, beautiful, and interesting. I always think that the center will collapse like a sinkhole some day, even just from walking on it.

[@MattCookOregon]

Agreed they are a bit of all that. Not much going on underneath now but always possible, just like walking up any mountain that could erupt.

[@bcinspectorman]

By chance I found your channel and I've subscribed. If Oregon was part of Canada I'd live there. We've vacationed on the Oregon coast, in the Cascades and in the desert for 3 summers when our kids were still at home. I worked at one time off and on out of Portland and loved that city. Those who live in Oregon are very fortunate indeed!

[@slowallin3144]

I’m from bend and have many friends from the kootenays, we have a lot of shared values.

[@MattCookOregon]

We are lucky thats for sure. We got a bit of everything nature has to offer. Some dont like the rain or cold but no complaints here!

[@EcoNeato]

Great work.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much. The video randomly blew up just like the hole.

[@MagnetOnlyMotors]

Neat stuff, thanks !😊

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you.

[@Zoomdak]

Well put together film with excellent research and footage!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you Zoomdak. It is always easy to put these together when it is fun.

[@Zoomdak]

@@MattCookOregon Well put!

[@antonioloredo8800]

Great video Matt...

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Antonio!

[@heathink]

There is a large hole to the west between hiway 31 and 97. It's gotta be 40 miles wide, it's overgrown. I saw it in the first seconds of your video on the left.

[@heathink]

:32 seconds

[@MattCookOregon]

Nice catch! I have wondered about that before too. It is more of a hill. The dark shape on map mostly comes from trees. I was going to do a video on it but when looking into it there was nothing.

[@SaabAholic]

Have you been to the Alford Desert? French Glen is cool place if you ever get a chance. Not to mention the Steens Mountains.

[@MattCookOregon]

Sure have! Last I was there was right at the start of the pandemic. We got back from days of no service and people were going nuts haha. Here is the Alvord video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIjLi6mfhr6cl8k

[@SaabAholic]

@@MattCookOregon cool! I’ll check it out!

[@fobbitoperator3620]

As a multiple visitor of Arizona's Meteor Crator, my 1st thought was this also was a blast from space. It's fascinating that a form of vulcanism can for such a similar topographical feature, both of which created by an immense force. Great video!

[@MattCookOregon]

Yep they are incredibly similar especially with erosion happening to either. Thankfully someone knows how to look at rocks to get the story.

[@fobbitoperator3620]

@@MattCookOregon In the Infantry, we also have a philosophy of "read the terrain." The phrase has a myriad of practical & tactical applications. CHEERS!!!

[@youcamp132]

I visited there only once about 25 years ago. That's a problem with Oregon is there's just to much stuff to see! One thing you didn't mention is those steam explosions shot rocks as large as 26 feet across, 2.3 miles away. Makes me glad I wasn't around then living nearby. That's for the refresher tour!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. That is impressive volcano power. I would mention something more vague next time. People tend to disagree or fall asleep when you start using numbers.

[@invisibilianone6288]

The key to understanding this type of crater is right in the center🎯 All the debris surrounding it tells much, also.

[@MattCookOregon]

Right, that is the source. It is always fortunate if natural wonders keep their shape so we can study them better.

[@invisibilianone6288]

@@MattCookOregon it isn't the source, , , just the center of the effect.

[@MattCookOregon]

@@invisibilianone6288 it is where the rocks came from.

[@invisibilianone6288]

@@MattCookOregon I won't disagree, with that. lol

[@paullarosa11]

I've seen water springs coming up from the ground that make that exact same Mark of course smaller but identical to it.

[@coopachew]

Interesting that central Oregon was and still is extremely active Vulcanisms and yet it was all underwater they say even though it’s at 2500 ft to 4500 feet above sea level perhaps the magma .... well yes he said it in the video super heated the lake water/spring and boom dignify we got our selves a hole in the dirt i know where I live in prineville the water table is mor spots is only a few feet down and we’re also in a caldera scary stuff too cause I just felt that 6.4 earthquake Northern California just had hopefully Mother Nature dosent decide we need to become an ocean again that would suck

[@MattCookOregon]

This spot was right near the edge of the lake, probably above the water level. Look at Fort rock which is way different, obvious wave cut ledges.