Peering down into a valley over 400 feet deep, the mighty gorge was littered with enormous boulders, thus framing the Slippery Rock Creek. These relict boulders of rock types foreign to the area are known as “glacial erratics” and are indicative of the strength of the encroaching glacier. As defined by the National Snow and Ice Data Center, “Glacial erratics are stones and rocks that were transported by a glacier, and then left behind after the glacier melted. Erratics can be carried for hundreds of
Brimbank Park is located at north-west of Melbourne, which is about 30 minute drive from Melbourne CBD. As can be seen from the map (Figure 1), it is adjacent to the suburb of Keilor to the north, Kealba to the west. The landform pattern of Brimbank Park is alluvial landforms. Based on the map (Figure 1), Maribyrnong River is across the park. Therefore, the flowing water erodes, transports and deposits sediments, and erosional and depositional feature can be found from fluvial action.
Redwoods ~A Brief Overview ~ "chain saw rising, whining out of a cut, falling thump of a log, limbed & bucked & loaded and where it spills over rocks as if another truck pulling back up the ridge, empty only there-- there was no hearing it only water and the rock where it turns the water singing the forest cut down and there only rock to hear it fall." GRAPH The average Redwood's life spans from around 800 to 1500 years. These anciet Redwoods were here when the dinosaurs roamed
new theory compared to the previous one that the formation of the canyon to 6 million years ago. The theory that the Grand Canyon is only 6 million years old is supported by depositional sand in the Muddy Creek Formation. The problem with this theory is that in reality, the age of the Muddy Creek is the age of the river, not the canyon. Geologists have just assumed that the canyon is also this old. It is possible that older rivers formed the canyon and they are now gone due to
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park One of the most beautiful parks in California is located in Burney, at the foot of the Cascade Mountains, just east of the Shasta National Forest and about 50 miles east of Redding California. It is the second oldest park in the California state park system and contains one of the area's most spectacular natural wonders: Burney Falls. But there is more than just the falls for vacationers to experience here. In fact, the park boasts 910 acres of forest and five
Introduction The very famous National Park Grand Canyon is located in the state of Arizona. The canyon is carved by the Colorado River, which is an iconic feature within the canyon. The Grand Canyon park is on the area of 4 926 km², it’s 277 miles long and up to 18 miles wide. The living history of Grand Canyon goes 10,500 years back in time, where it has been proven that people actually lived around there. Along with other cultures, Native Americans were on of the groups that lived here. Grand
added to the limestone it changed the rock to dolomite, which is a magnesium-rich sedimentary rock. When time began to go on younger rock covered the dolomite. The dolomite was influenced by the pressure and temperature of being covered and this caused the rock to transform into
Location Brimbank Park (coordinates 37.7340° S, 144.8370° E) is located in the Maribyrnong Valley (hollowed by the Maribyrnong River), near the Melbourne suburb Keilor. It is intersected by the Maribynong River and the M80 highway, which reveals the adaptive nature of the natural environment in a growing urban area. (Parks Victoria, 2013) Figure 1: Map of Brimbank Park (Google Maps, 2014) Geology Brimbank Park consists mainly of sedimentary rock, due to its close proximity to the Maribyrnong
This park is famous among National Park Service enthusiasts and photographers but is under-appreciated by just about everyone else. Not only is this the most diverse National Park, but it is simply one of the best. No other place has such disparate landscapes packed into such a small area. While many National Parks feature one spectacular setting like Bryce Canyon, Saguaro or even the Grand Canyon, Olympic has three distinct and impressive environments. Boasting a temperate rainforest, towering
Nature Reserve is a beautiful and untouched estate that has been turned into a park. Its 527 acres is the historical site of a clash of two Native American tribes: the Cherokee and Creek. Both Native peoples shared the land along the Chattahoochee River. The reserve is named after Chief William McIntosh, a prominent Scottish Creek man, who was involved in the Treaty of Indian Springs in 1825. This treaty caused the Creek Indians to relinquish their land east of the Flint River. McIntosh when asked
The last story that produced a connection to Table Rock this semester is by Leslie Marmon Silko, called Ceremony. After returning home from World War II, Tayo has experienced some traumatizing events that resulted in him receiving special treatment. Tayo has faced the death of his uncle Josiah and watching his cousin die. Tayo has the support of his childhood friends that face the similar issues after the war. Throughout the novel, Tayo is struggling with the post-traumatic stress and was assigned
flows. There were 200 to 400 volcanic eruptions during this period of activity. Because of the eruptive activity and the area's brilliant volcanic beauty, Lassen Peak, Cinder Cone and the area surrounding were designated as the Lassen Volcanic National Park on August 9, 1916. Mt. Lassen eruptions On May 22, 1915, an explosive eruption at Lassen Peak devastated nearby areas and rained volcanic ash farther 200 miles to the east! This explosion was the most powerful in a series
2017SPGEL-111-NDY1 5 March 2017 Colorado Geology Report Within Colorado’s borders lies the home of 104,185 square miles of geology. Within those 104,185 square miles you will find many different types of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Colorado is split into five physiographic provinces: the Middle Rocky Mountains, the Wyoming Basin, the Colorado Plateau, the Southern Rocky Mountains, and the Great Plains (“Physiographic,” 2013). Inside these provinces are millions of years worth
following me. Salado Creek was more than just a creek for us when we were younger; it was a never-ending trail in the woods that ran from the north side to south side of San Antonio, Texas. The creek had many parts to explore some as swampy as Florida and others as dry as Arizona. Salado Creek is full of story’s from my friends and I childhood, from sixth grade to eighth we would often explore its dark natural beauty’s and run around its never ending narrow trails. The creek was the perfect spot
Red Rock Canyon Las Vegas Best Hikes Biking is a tremendous way to travel the loop. There are also terrific off-road mountain-biking trails, with levels from amateur to expert. No need to haul your bike with you on, rent one from one of the recommended shops linked on Friends of Red Rock, (www.friendsofredrockcanyon.org). Keystone Thrust offers a glimpse of the park's most important geological formation, the Keystone Thrust, where the collision of the Pacific and North American continental plates
the United States. During springtime, when the snow begins to melt, the Merced River relentlessly forces its way through the valley. After Yellowstone, Yosemite is the second oldest national park. It’s spectacular waterfalls are known around the world. At the iconic Yosemite Falls, water from Yosemite Creek takes a 739-meter plunge into the valley below. As a result, Yosemite Falls remains the highest in North America, with her younger siblings close
to show us what sort of human and natural processes have taken place, especially over the time of the recent storm due to the easterly low. At Narrabeen lagoon we learnt about the rock-training wall and the process it has in assisting with water flow. We walked up to a viewing point that gave us a look at Birdwood Park and the re-built and re-vegetated sand
XI A CAR IN THE WOODS Nate trudged up the incline through thick underbrush. The wild growth looked cool from the house, but hiking in them became a chore. The sound of a creek that ran parallel to the road acted as his compact. He couldn't always see the creek, but the gurgling shallow water rushing across the rock bottom would help him find his way back to the farm. According to Hannah, it was common long ago for large estates to have a private cemetery. They agreed that Nathan Freedman was
Disney theme parks are spread over an area about the size of Boston. The Magic Kingdom is the best place for families with little kids, while
Yellowstone National Park Trip Theme This trip starts from Denver, Colorado to Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. “Natural landform” is the main theme for this trip. I will explore the mystery of geothermal features in Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone National Park, a national park mostly located in Wyoming, on March 1, 1872 U.S. President You Lixi Simpson Grant Adams signed the bill passed by Congress after the establishment of the world's first national park. Yellowstone National Park, its abundant