Can canyons be formed quickly?

Lake Canyon Gorge was carved by a flood in three days. ... Waterfall created during the flood that rapidly formed Lake Canyon Gorge. Credit: Richard Sears. Some of the most spectacular ... Data gathered at this gorge will help researchers reconstruct the formation of ancient canyons. read more

Canyon formation: A single catastrophic flood capable of cutting into bedrock is extremely rare, but some gushers could form canyons very quickly. Canyon formation: A single catastrophic flood capable of cutting into bedrock is extremely rare, but some gushers could form canyons very quickly. read more

Low tide seepage into the Bay from nearby swamp shows how quickly side canyons can form. read more