Posted on 06/20/2005 2:18:19 PM PDT by cogitator
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Geology Pictures of the Week, June 19-25: Spider Rock and Bicentennial Column
Oh, wow. Canyon de Chelly. That's a gorgeous place, and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes taking pictures -the altitude, clear air, and wonderful weather makes even the most amateur photographer (me) get wonderful photos. RV camping is free in the Cottonwood Campground (inside Canyon de Chelly) and there's a nice, very clean motel in the Canyon, as well. Oh, sorry; I forgot what this post was about; got carried away by the pictures.
Okay, what's it made of that allowed it to avoid the erosive activity that created Canyon De Chelly? Notice the bands of metamorphic rock in the obelisk that match the sedimentary layers to the right in the picture...
Is Spider Rock made of sandstone or limestone, like the surrounding Colorado Plateau? It would appear to be...
What memories - we used to climb Spider Rock - of course in those days rope had not been invented.
Back towards the Four Corners and Shiprock...
The setting or rising sun will give you details you don't see at high noon...sounds like we may need to make a short trip this summer.
I believe you're right. We were headed up to Mesa Verde and I remember Ship Rock down to the general SSE from there.
That is truly magnificent beauty out there. I have the utmost respect for those who live and lived in those harsh environs.
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