Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Moran Point . (10,526 x 3776) View from Moran Point (Elevation: 7160 feet / 2182 meters) along Desert View Drive on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Geology is a prominent feature at any Grand Canyon viewpoint but at Moran Point three main rock groups are clearly visible. The Layered Paleozoic Rocks represent the sedimentary rocks that make up most of the Grand Canyon's depth. The Grand Canyon Supergroup represents a significant portion of the canyon's geologic record even though it is only in isolated remnants, visible at only a few spots
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Moran Point . (10,526 x 3776) View from Moran Point (Elevation: 7160 feet / 2182 meters) along Desert View Drive on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Geology is a prominent feature at any Grand Canyon viewpoint but at Moran Point three main rock groups are clearly visible. The Layered Paleozoic Rocks represent the sedimentary rocks that make up most of the Grand Canyon's depth. The Grand Canyon Supergroup represents a significant portion of the canyon's geologic record even though it is only in isolated remnants, visible at only a few spots along the rim. This series of brilliant red rocks form the bed of the Colorado River and the wide slopes on either side below Moran Point. These rocks, originating millions of years ago as horizontal deposits of mud and sand, are tilted because of gre
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