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As seen from the bus on our way to the stop (Grotto) at Angel's Landing. This is a quick view of the Three Patriachs. From R to L: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The massive cliffs consist of Lower Jurassic-age formations, including (from bottom to top): the Moenave Formation, the Kayenta Formation, and the massive Navajo Sandstone — of the Glen Canyon Group.
These Jurassic-aged cliff-forming formations overlie older slope-forming formations along river level: the Moenkopi Formation (Lower Triassic) and the Chinle Formation (Upper Triassic).
The cliffs tops in Zion Canyon range roughly 2,000 feet above stream level.
The massive cliffs consist of Lower Jurassic-age formations, including (from bottom to top): the Moenave Formation, the Kayenta Formation, and the massive Navajo Sandstone — of the Glen Canyon Group.
These Jurassic-aged cliff-forming formations overlie older slope-forming formations along river level: the Moenkopi Formation (Lower Triassic) and the Chinle Formation (Upper Triassic).
The cliffs tops in Zion Canyon range roughly 2,000 feet above stream level.