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mike_c

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10. erosion is certainly part of it

Reply to GiqueCee (Reply #4)

Thu Dec 26, 2024, 07:13 PM

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The geology of Waterpocket Fold is pretty cool. Many of the once horizontal sedimentary strata have tilted, so their western edges are higher than their eastern extent, so much of the land is tilted and distorted.

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Nice shot! Grumpy Old Guy Thursday #1

I love that whole area. mike_c Thursday #6

Sure looks like badlands, all right! Even here, there is a strange beauty. CaliforniaPeggy Thursday #2

Thanks! mike_c Thursday #7

I'm glad you did! Holidays are meant for gladness. ♥ CaliforniaPeggy Thursday #13

My dad loved the badlands. I've never been but I want to go because of him. chowder66 Thursday #3

This part of Utah is stunning. mike_c Thursday #8

More please. chowder66 Thursday #14

I wonder how all those formations came to be... GiqueCee Thursday #4

erosion is certainly part of it mike_c Thursday #10

Such a great photo. JMCKUSICK Thursday #5

I'm glad you like it! mike_c Thursday #12

My favorite Badlands story. 2017, at a road through the park is/was a Prairie Dog village with the little buggers 3Hotdogs Thursday #9

that's funny mike_c Thursday #11

I have a 500mm. But it has limits. I can't get a picture of my grandkids 3Hotdogs Thursday #15