Capitol Reef Cliffs: Triassic On View by auntietk
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Description
Third in a series ...
From the bottom up, you're seeing Moenkopi, Chinle, and Wingate Sandstone, all Triassic formations. Way up in the back is a bit of Kayenta and Navajo just to tease you. Those are Jurassic formations. You're looking at a cross section of rock that was laid down between 250 million years ago and 190 million years ago.
I promise there won't be a test! I've probably gone too far for most of you, just giving you that much information! LOL!
Comments (22)
durleybeachbum
I have to say it is a great relief about the test.. Mind boggling numbers, and a very interesting photo.
jocko500
this is lovely to see
wysiwig
No problem. Always up for a cross section of the earth. I wonder what critters might be found embedded in the layers.
Juliette.Gribnau
wonderful scenery
whaleman
The thought of trying to climb up there makes me feel like I am from the Jurassic Age. Nice shot!
Wolfenshire
Beautiful country and wonderful textures in those cliffs.
helanker
It is amazing with all these layers. Love the deep redbrown color.
Deadly_Ernest
Very lovely. BTW, for most of us a description of 'pretty red and white rock' is about all we can handle.
Faemike55
Very beautiful capture Tara
MrsRatbag
Yeah, I remember when that stuff was being put down :p Great delineation of geology here, wonderful shot!
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Enjoying these Tara, great shots of this vast frontier land.
jayfar
A beautiful and fascinating landscape.
sharky_
Beautiful landscape. Aloha
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture of these beautiful cliffs!
drifterlee
Beautiful shot!
kgb224
Superb capture Tara. God bless.
FredNunes
Awesome image!
beachzz
You saw some truly amazing places on your trip; it's fun seeing them!!
junge1
Beautiful Tara. I love the way you use that terminology. Haven't heard those terms since I quit working!
RodS
Yeah, my head's about to explode as it is..... :-D Absolutely spectacular, Tara! These landscapes are so fascinating, especially when you consider the eons represented by these layers.
Katraz
Interesting geography.
adorety
Excellent! More information!!! :)