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Because they are long and narrow - just like fingers.
The lakes are valleys that were carved out by glaciers, during the last ice age. It is one of the most beautiful regions of New York State. Looking down on them from above (like from Google Earth or on a map) they look like the fingers of a hand.
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∙ 12y agoThey are long and narrow like fingers.
One Folktale about their creation was that Paul Bunyon fell down, and his fingers left the depressions in them.
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Is Lake Erie a finger lake?
No, it is one of the five major lakes of North America, called the Great Lakes. The finger lakes of New York State are tiny lakes, by comparison, long and slender like the fingers of a hand.
Where is the location of finger lakes?
The Finger Lakes chain is in New York State.
Are the great lakes and finger lakes the same?
No
Why are some mountain lakes called finger lakes?
It generally refers to their shape - long and thin - and their proximity to each other, like a hand placed palm-down on the table. The Finger Lakes region of New York is a typical example.
When was Finger Lakes State Park created?
Finger Lakes State Park was created in 1973.
When was Finger Lakes Community College created?
Finger Lakes Community College was created in 1965.
When was Finger Lakes School of Massage created?
Finger Lakes School of Massage was created in 1992.
How were the Finger Lakes formed?
The Finger Lakes are a series of cirque lakes that were formed when a massive glacier literally gouged through the land at the end of the last ice age. Water collected in this area and thus the Finger Lakes were born.
What is Finger Lakes Community College's motto?
The motto of Finger Lakes Community College is 'Success. It's in Our Nature.'.
What is Finger Lakes School of Massage's motto?
Finger Lakes School of Massage's motto is 'A Journey Worth Taking'.
What are the release dates for Finger Lakes - 1924?
Finger Lakes - 1924 was released on: USA: 9 November 1924
When was Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival created?
Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival was created in 1997.
