The fault shows layers of different coloured rock. The red and white sand of ancient hills began as an ancient sea floor. Millions of years later, they were part of a desert larger than the Sahara. The sand dunes were shifted by the wind, creating ripples of colour contrast.
Mountains in the distance are the oldest rock. The 'white' & 'red' rocks are younger and in some areas, lay below the old rock. Plate Teutonic motion crammed one layer under another.
Skeletons of trees twist in the dry heat.
Calcium carbonate from ancient sea shells dissolved, hardened and then 'glued' the sand together to produce rock. You can see a heavy Calcium layer in the rocks.
Red Rock Canyon is certainly a place to visit and wonder at the history of millions of years ... etched in the rock.
2 comments:
What surprising mountains!!!
Great photos! Lots of inspiration here.
Post a Comment