The waterpocket fold is the major geologic feature that defines capitol reef national park.
Waterpocket fold capitol reef national park.
A regional fold with one very steep side in an area of otherwise nearly horizontal layers.
The reason capitol reef exists the explanation of this fold and how the native americans used it is a fascinating story told in the movie at the visitor center.
A monocline is a step up in the rock layers.
Amazing that this is the longest moncline in north america and it stretches over 100 miles.
Discover the waterpocket fold a geologic wrinkle on earth.
The waterpocket fold defines capitol reef national park.
A nearly 100 mile long warp in the earth s crust the waterpocket fold is a classic monocline.
Capitol reef s waterpocket fold is the defining geologic feature of this majestic national park.
Located in south central utah in the heart of red rock country capitol reef national park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs canyons domes and bridges in the waterpocket fold a geologic monocline a wrinkle on the earth extending almost 100 miles.
A nearly 100 mile long warp in the earth s crust the waterpocket fold is a classic monocline a step up in the rock layers.