This site provides geologic information, maps, and visitor information for Capitol Reef National Park. The geologic discussion covers the Waterpocket Fold, a classic monocline of Cretaceous-Eocene age, the stratigraphy of the sedimentary rocks (Permian-Cretaceous) of the Capitol Reef, the erosional features of Cathedral Valley, and the general role of erosion in the formation of the park's landscapes. Other materials include an image gallery, links to related websites, and general information about the park's education and intrepretive programs.
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This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology,
Historical Geology,
Tectonics,
Structural Geology
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work,
Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations,
Maps
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Upper (15-16), General Public
Focus on the Cretaceous: Tectonics, Paleogeography, Places-Cretaceous Geology, Magmatism
Topics: Earth surface, Time/Earth History,
Solid Earth:Structural Geology, Solid Earth
