Brief Geological History of The American Southwest | Colorado Plateau

From billion-year-old rocks in the Grand Canyon, ancient seas, deserts, and the mighty Colorado River shaped the dramatic beauty of the American Southwest.


•The 1.8-billion-years of Earth’s crust
•The formation of limestone, sandstone, and shale layers
•Uplift during the Laramide Orogeny and the rise of the Rockies
•How erosion sculpted Glen Canyon and the Grand Canyon
•The carving of the plateau by the Colorado River

Whether you’re a geology buff, a national parks lover, or just curious about how nature creates masterpieces over millions of years.

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