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27-SEP-2007 Dave Beedon

Exposure of the Morrison formation (greenish dirt) at the trailhead

Arches National Park (Moab, Utah)


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Dave Beedon15-Oct-2007 22:31
The Morrison Formation is widespread in the western USA and has different colors, depending on its mineral content. A Web search for "Morrison formation" will yield many hits. There is a nice overview athttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morrison_Formation .
John Cooper15-Oct-2007 22:07
Dave, why is it green ? A few descriptive words would be fine.
Sorry, make that a few hundred.
Guest 15-Oct-2007 18:47
love that green dirt Dave
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