5616 x 3744 px | 47,5 x 31,7 cm | 18,7 x 12,5 inches | 300dpi
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14. Juni 2015
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This image showcases striking cross-bedded sandstone formations within Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. These angled layers formed as ancient sand dunes migrated across a vast desert during the Jurassic period, recording the shifting directions of ancient winds. Over time, the loose sand was buried, compacted, and cemented into stone, preserving the internal structure of the dunes as cross bedding. The result is a visually dramatic sequence of inclined layers intersecting horizontal strata, common in formations like the Navajo and Entrada sandstones. This feature is a hallmark of eolian (wind-blown) environments and highlights the park’s deep geologic past.