March 2004 trek
I have a small group of boy scouts (experienced backpackers) that would like to backpack in Grand Canyon next Spring Break. Group size would be 7-10 all...
txpacker146 2003-02-24 14:00:34 #20076

Re: the layers
Tom...there's also some layers just plain gone in some and very prevalent in other parts. best to you and yours.....Doc ----- Original Message ----- From:...
doc thomas 2003-02-24 13:57:48 #20075

Re: the layers
One of thew reasons for different thicknesses is because of differing environments of deposition. As the seas moved across the landscape and back, some areas...
Hank Schnieder 2003-02-24 13:55:44 #20074

Re: the layers
The Grand Canyon Natural History Association publishes a beautiful map of Grand Canyon geology. The rock layers are color-coded, and there are numerous...
Bob Bordasch 2003-02-24 13:52:42 #20073

the layers
Speaking of layers, it is intersting to note that the GC formations vary in thickness between the east and western portions of the Canyon (north and south...
tomkbourne2002 2003-02-24 13:32:23 #20072

Re: Geology Help
--- In grandcanyon@yahoogroups.com, david.russell@m... wrote: Now David, you really need to learn those layers. It's time to do your homework! There are...
tomkbourne2002 2003-02-24 13:31:04 #20071

Re: Geology Help
David - My preference is to start with 5 sections. Cliff-Slope-Cliff-Slope-Cliff Like this: Upper cliffs - the 3 light colored layers ending at the...
Ken McNamara 2003-02-24 13:05:53 #20070

Geology Help
I have been in the canyon a number of times and struggle with figuring out what layer of rock I am in as I go along. The Vishnu Schist is pretty easy but...
david.russell@mac.com 2003-02-24 12:49:58 #20069

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