Here’s a little scientific fun for the day–”The Mesozoic Era” illustrated and created by Corkboard of Curiosities. Thanks for making paleontology so fun! Be sure to follow them on social media to stay up to date on their latest postings.
The mornings are becoming a little crisper, and night comes a little quicker. It won’t belong before we see this scene!
Zion National Park, Kane County, Utah
Photographer: Adam Hiscock; © 2015
Snow highlights cross-bedding on the sides of buttes and mesas along the Clear Creek drainage on the east side of Zion National Park. Cross-beds in the nearly 2,000-foot-thick Jurassic-age Navajo Sandstone formed in ancient sand dunes and reflect changing wind directions as the sand was being deposited.
Earth Science Week is in full swing at the Utah Geological Survey this week. Who else has Earth Science Week plans??
A spectacular look at the geology in southern Utah—a lasting display of nature’s effect on rock.
livescience.com
Southwest of Moab, Utah, is an area of the American Southwest that is truly a showcase of geology. Check out these stunning images of one of the most geologically and biologically rich environments in North America.
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