Faulted, fractured, tilted Paleozoic and Mesozoic rock layers:
Conglomerate, limestone, siltstone, chert, shale, and gypsum…
become the geometric tools of geology.
through geologic wonders of the Colorado Plateau-
Science behind this post: Geologic Conditions and Highways in 1973
Weekly Photo Challenge: “Angular“
enjoyed these images. they remind me of a road trip through Arizona/Utah to the Grand Canyon, north and south rims, and many other canyons. that was long before i had a digital camera, but it was so amazing. i remember saying from time to time, ‘we are on the moon!’ although Mars would have probably been more appropriate 🙂
we live on such a fascinating planet, don’t we? thanks for sharing.
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Hello Kris-
Yes! I agree with you; we do live on a fascinating planet. So much to see and learn about!
Sounds like we traveled very similar paths, although we didn’t get to the Grand Canyon. Our road trip just happened to coincide with the government shut-downs in 2013- that National Park was closed. But- we were very lucky that our itinerary included Utah. We traveled across the border at the same time the Governor of Utah pledged funding for the opening of National Parks in his state. We enjoyed a very memorable trip to Zion National Park.
Your comment about feeling like being on the moon or on Mars causes me to remember a trip to Craters of the Moon in Idaho. The cinder cones and volcanic scenery there is very appropriately named. 🙂
Wishing you a lovely holiday season-
~Jane
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kewl shotz , makes me lewk forward to riding this spring 🙂
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Spring- sounds good to me as well. You will ride the air currents, as for me… a lake or bay will do just fine…
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I wish I knew more about geology. I find it fascinating. You have some very spectacular angles!
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Yes, I’m with you about geology! I’ve been hooked on learning more ever since my husband and I came West… never forget my first encounter with the Rockies and then traveling on to the Cascades and VOLCANOES. 😉
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Sure beats billboards and fast-food rest stops. 🙂
I’m so used to thinking that rain and wave action are what cause rock to erode. What about the rock in your photos? Wind? Their own weight?
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Funny to mention billboards and rest stops… there were also plenty of those on the trip when these photos were taken- I was especially amused by those along the freeways in Utah!
As for erosion- a lot of forces are a play with that process: weathering, water movement, wind, rock composition, gravity, and time.
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Excellent choice for examples Jane, and beautiful shots. Love the one with the truck 😊
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Thank you, Tina. That photo does help to put the scene size into perspective.
~Jane
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Absolutely amazing!
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Thank you 🙂
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What a superb post! We take scenic splendour as par for travelling along roads, and there one can be engulfed by 300 million years of geomorphic history!
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Thank you, Liz. Can be a rather humbling experience when we are caught in scenes like this and “put in our place!”
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Stunning photographs. I recognize many of these sights as I have passed through Southern Utah and this region a few times. The Virgin River photo is my favorite. A friend of mine recommended the book, “Embrace Your Inner Wild: 52 Reflections for an Eco-Centric World,” by author Mary Reynolds Thompson. This book is an antidote the world of high-tech, high-stress and hyper-rationality. It invites us to reclaim our wild souls and our place in the great community of rivers, forests, peaks, and pastures.
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Lauren, how great that you recognized many of the sights! It is a stunning drive!
Thank you for the book recommendation. I always appreciate being pointed in the direction of good nature reads. 🙂
Jane
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You are welcome! It’s a great book.
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Lovely photos of a beautiful part of the country.
janet
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Thank you, Janet.
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Fantastic examples of nature at work, Jane.
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Dynamic Earth is very fantastic… I agree, Ken 🙂
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Nice to see geologic related photos for the theme, and great take on the challenge! Wow.
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Thank you, Lola Jane, it sounds like you have an interest in geology. I’m happy you enjoyed the post.
🙂 Jane
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