The mighty Grand Canyon, in Arizona's northwestern corner, is the finest natural geologic laboratory in the world. First examined by naturalist John Strong Newberry in 1858, the Grand Canyon now draws scientists to study its many landforms for clues about Earth's development over eons. read more
The Grand Canyon cuts through the Kaibab Plateau to a depth of about 5,000 feet from the tourist overlooks. The Kaibab plateau was lifted over time by the action of plate tectonics to about 8,000 feet above sea level (The north rim is a little higher than the south rim). read more
The mighty Grand Canyon, in Arizona’s northwestern corner, is the finest natural geologic laboratory in the world. First examined by naturalist John Strong Newberry in 1858, the Grand Canyon now draws scientists to study its many landforms for clues about Earth’s development over eons. But the Grand Canyon isn’t just for geologists. read more
The Grand Canyon has the Colorado River running through it. Introducing the Grand Canyon made you picture what a canyon landform is. In summary, it is two cliffs with a valley that runs through it. read more