Why are the rock layers in the Grand Canyon different but yet most of them are a red color?
Why are the rock layers in the Grand Canyon different but yet most of them are a red color? 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.
What are 5 interesting facts about the Grand Canyon?
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- We don't really know how old it is. ...
- Grand Canyon creates its own weather! ...
- There are no dinosaur bones in the canyon. ...
- But there are lots of other fossils in the area. ...
- There's a town down in the canyon. ...
- We're missing 950 million years worth of rocks!