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Wayside: Geology's Effect on Ecology
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Wayside: Geology's Effect on Ecology
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A micro-environment of aspens and conifers is able to survive on this hillside due to geology's effect on the landscape.
Wayside: Slump or Debris Flow (Roadside)
~3 min drive
Debris flows are most commonly known as landslides. For slumps, the soil moves slowly as a block, often coming to rest with trees and other plants still growing undisturbed. Use this sign to determine if the hill is an example of a debris flow or a slump.
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A butte is a hill with steep sides and a flat top. Fossil Butte is named after the fossils that can be found in its top layers of rock.<br /> <br /> Fossil Butte sits just behind the visitor center and can be seen from the park road. While it appears to be a butte from these l…
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Rubey Point curves up from the rest of the ridge. Find out how fault lines play a role.
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