Color contrast at Upper Antelope Canyon
Known as “The place where water runs through rocks” by the Navajo Nation, Antelope Canyon is almost invisible from the surface. This slot canyon was formed by the erosion of the Navajo red sandstone due to intense flash flooding over the course of millions of years. And when it's not water carving the narrow walls, the windblown sand polishes them into this incredible striated, swirling finish.
Taken on 18
June
2022
Submitted on March 27, 2023
Finalist in the EGU Photo Competition 2023
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- North America (739)
- Northern America (578)
- United States of America (386)
- Exact location (-111.4150 W, 36.9200 N)
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geology, colors, usa, slot canyon
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Credit: Aude Lavayssière (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)
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