Zion National Park Scientific Studies

The rocks in Zion National Park span an impressive geological timeline, with ages ranging from approximately 270 million to 120 million years old. This diverse collection of sedimentary formations represents a complex history of deposition, lithification, and erosion. The park’s iconic landscapes, including towering cliffs and deep canyons, are the result of these ancient rock … Read more

Zion National Park’s formation is a geological marvel spanning millions of years. The process involved sedimentation of ancient seabeds and deserts, lithification of these sediments into rock layers, tectonic uplift of the Colorado Plateau, and extensive erosion by water and wind. This complex interplay of forces created the park’s iconic sandstone cliffs, deep canyons, and … Read more