Long after tectonic plate movement has created mountains, forces such as weather and river erosion can continue to shape a landscape. One such landscape is the Colorado Plateau, which spans more than 336,000 square kilometers (83 million acres) across four states and encompasses iconic sites such as the Grand Canyon and Arches National Park. Long after tectonic plate movement has created mountains, forces such as weather and river erosion can continue to shape a landscape. One such landscape is the Colorado Plateau, which spans more than 336,000 square kilometers (83 million acres) across four states and encompasses iconic sites such as the Grand Canyon and Arches National Park. Earth Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Colorado Plateau’s dramatic canyons: How rivers’ ancient pauses and rapid cuts shaped them
