The definitive geology of the Waterpocket Fold...

[mike_c]

...along Notom Rd in Capital Reef. The older red sandstone strata are tilted higher in the west and low toward the east, with later layers of white sedimentary deposits overlapping them. That's my understanding-- I'm not a geologist! 11 December 2924.

[GiqueCee]

1. Is your tag line...

... a quote from "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance", or "Lila"? It's been so long since I read either of them.

[mike_c]

3. It's from "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance."

It's been decades since I read it, too. Like maybe four of them, lol.

[GiqueCee]

6. Yeah, sounds about right...

... Did you ever read "Lila, An Inquiry into Morals"? Christ, every comma was fraught with meaning! A dense read, but a good one.

[3Hotdogs]

2. Is the red a result of iron?

[mike_c]

4. yep, as hematite I think

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. I have always loved geology! Your photo is fascinating. Thanks for explaining and sharing it! nt