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No, it is constantly changing due to weather and wind.
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Was the Grand Canyon eroded a million years ago?
Yes, the Grand Canyon as we know it today would look very much like the Grand Canyon of 17 million years ago.
What does the grand canyon look like 17 million years ago?
The Grand Canyon is millions of years old. A mere 5000 years ago, it looked just as it does now, without the man-made improvements. In 5000 years, there would have been minimal further erosion of the river bed, but you would scarcely notice this in such an immense canyon.
How do you use canyon in a sentence?
Look, there's another canyon we can explore! That canyon looks so grand!
How did the Grand Canyon look 10 years ago?
It was virtually identical to today's version. Erosion and weathering is a very slow process.
What helped crate the Grand Canyon?
The Grand Canyon was created mostly by water erosion over millions of years as a river carved out the relatively soft limestone and other soft rock material in the area. Wind erosion played a lesser, but important part. Once the flowing water dug the canyon, the wind gave the canyon its more gnarly look. The erosion continued after the water subsided in these areas, giving the Grand Canyon its present look.
Are there any romantic get away spots at the Grand Canyon?
Your husband is absolutely correct when he says the Grand Canyon is one of the most romantic vacation spot. No need to look for a few spots here and there. The whole Grand Canyon is absolutely majestic.
What is there to do at the Grand Canyon besides look at it?
nothing duuuuhhhhhh are you stupid or something
Why do the squirrels on opposite side of the Grand Canyon look different?
it is their culture
Where is grand canyon is located?
The grand canyon is in northern arizona. take a look at visitingparks.com/GlenCanyon.htm and click on both the How to Get There link and the Park Map Link
Is the Grand Canyon a v-shaped valley?
The Grand Canyon is very like a 'V' in shape. Although, at the bottom, there is a river bed which would cause it to look more of a squared 'U' >>> \_/ Would look similar.
Why does people visited the Grand Canyon?
People visit the grand canyon to explore the beauty of it features and get a look at earth's natural creations before living organisms stepped foot on earth. if you ever go to the grand canyon on Niagara falls you will be so surprised of what earth has become and what it was. it is such a fantastic site.
What does the Grand Canyon look like?
What is unique about the geologic record at Grand Canyon is the variety of rocks present, the clarity with which they are exposed, and the complex geologic story they tell.Two separate geologic stories exist at Grand Canyon. The older story is the one revealed in the thick sequence of rocks exposed in the walls of the canyon. These rocks provide a remarkable record of the Paleozoic Era (550 - 250 million years ago). Scattered remnants of Precambrian rocks as old as 2,000 million years can also be found at the bottom of the canyon. The story these rocks tell is far older than the canyon itself. Mesozoic and Cenozoic rocks (250 million years old to the present) are largely missing at Grand Canyon. They have either been worn away or were never deposited.The second geologic story at Grand Canyon concerns the origin of the canyon itself: when and how did it come to be? On one level the answer is simple: Grand Canyon is an erosional feature that owes its existence to the Colorado River. Of equal importance are the forces of erosion that have shaped and continue to shape the canyon today. These include running water from rain, snowmelt, and tributary streams which enter the canyon throughout its length. The climate at Grand Canyon is classified as semi-arid. The South Rim receives 15 inches / 38 cm of precipitation each year. The bottom of the canyon receives 8 inches / 20 cm. The rain comes suddenly in violent storms, particularly in the late summer of each year. The power of erosion is therefore more evident here than in other places which receive more rain.Grand Canyon owes its distinctive shape to the different rock layers in the canyon walls. Each responds to erosion in a different way: some form slopes, some form cliffs, some erode more quickly than others. The vivid colors of many of these layers are due mainly to small amounts of various minerals. Most contain iron, which imparts subtle shades of red, yellow, and green to the canyon walls. Climate plays an important role in the appearance of the canyon. If there was a higher amount of precipitation at Grand Canyon, the plants and trees that grow here would be very different. The canyon walls might be covered with lush vegetation, rather than the cacti and shrubs growing there today.How old is the canyon itself? The early history and evolution of the Colorado River (of which Grand Canyon is only a part) is the most complex aspect of Grand Canyon geology. We know that the erosion which has shaped the canyon has occurred only in the past five to six million years. This is only yesterday, considering the age of the rocks through which the river has carved.Grand Canyon continues to grow and change. As long as rain and snow continue to fall in northern Arizona, the forces of erosion will continue to shape Grand Canyon.from:http://www.grand.canyon.national-park.com/geology.htmYou can find also amazing photos at the link below:
