Phenomena

How the Grand Canyon Formed

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The Grand Canyon is a monument to the power of water, air, and time. In this video from It’s Okay To Be Smart, Joe Hanson describes the formation of the Grand Canyon – from the ancient oceans that created its many layers to the tectonic upthrusts that eventually created the Colorado River that continues to cut through the Canyon’s rocks today. Fluid dynamics play a major role in the geology of the Grand Canyon, whether it’s in the mantle convection that helps drive plate tectonics or the sedimentation that builds and erodes rock layers.   (Video credit: It’s Okay To Be Smart)

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