High-resolution seismic-reflection profiles (3.5 kHz) show that a distincti
ve, widespread reflection occurs in the sediments beneath Upper Klamath Lak
e, Oregon. Goring reveals that this reflection is formed by Mazama tephra (
MT), about 7 ka in age. The MT horizon is faulted in many places and locall
y displaced by as much as 3.1 m. Differential displacement of multiple hori
zons indicates recurrent fault movement, perhaps three episodes since depos
ition of the Mazama, The pattern of faulting indicates northeast-southwest
extension beneath the lake basin.