Utah National Parks Weathering Weathering Erosion Weathering effects

Utah National Parks Weathering

Weathering & Erosion � Weathering –effects of weather over a long period of time that changes the formations of rocks. � Erosion- slowly breaking down rocks and soil caused by water, wind or ice.

Bryce Canyon National Park � Bryce Canyon � Millions of years of wind, water has shaped the pink cliffs at Bryce. Also, frost-wedging and the dissolving power of rainwater have shaped the colorful limestone.

Bryce Canyon

Cayonlands National Park � Canyonlands National Park it consists of canyons and plateaus carved by two mighty rivers - the Colorado and the Green.

Canyonlands

Capitol Reef National Park � Capitol Reef National Park is characterized by sandstone formations, cliffs and canyons Erosion has carved the rock into marvelous shapes.

Capitol Reef

Arches National Park � Arches National Park contains the world's largest natural stone arches. This National Park is a red desert, with many oddly eroded sandstone formations. The formations are called, “ the miracles of nature. “

Arches

Zion National Park � Zion is Utah's oldest national park. Zion canyon have been formed by the Virgin river cutting through the park. Zion is Utah's most heavily used park.

Zion � Zion Video http: //www. utah. com/nationalparks/zion. htm

Weathering & Erosion � Due the process of weathering and erosion we have the most beautiful Utah National Parks!

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