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Black Canyon
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Black Canyon

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a small park that encompasses the steep-walled canyons of the Gunnison River, which drains snowmelt from the Rocky Mountains in western Colorado.

Published Oct 2, 2005

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Zion National Park
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Zion National Park

Slot canyons and the world's longest natural arch are among the geologic features found at this park in southwestern Utah.

Published Jun 19, 2016

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A Curious Ensemble of Wonderful Features
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A Curious Ensemble of Wonderful Features

Parts of the Glen Canyon that John Wesley Powell explored in 1869 have been submerged by Lake Powell.

Published Oct 16, 2016

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The Grandest of Canyons
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The Grandest of Canyons

Grand Canyon National Park spans 277 river miles and often stretches 10 miles wide. But the true wonder arises from its depth...or height, depending on where you stand.

Published Apr 24, 2016

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Zion National Park, Utah
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Zion National Park, Utah

Published Jun 22, 2002

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Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
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Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

This natural-color image of Hells Canyon was captured by NASA’s Landsat-7 satellite on September 19, 2002. The image shows the northern part of the canyon, where the Imnaha River joins the Snake River.

Published Mar 8, 2009

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Bryce Canyon National Park
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Bryce Canyon National Park

Winter weather has helped sculpt the natural amphitheaters and hoodoos found at Utah’s Bryce Canyon.

Published Apr 1, 2017

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Bryce Canyon National Park
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Bryce Canyon National Park

The park sits at the eastern edge of the Paunsaugant Plateau, and the ridgeline offers stunning views across southern Utah.

Published Jun 25, 2006

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Canyonlands National Park
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Canyonlands National Park

The highlights of this landscape in southern Utah tend to reach down into the Earth, rather than soaring above it.

Published Aug 20, 2017

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Exploring the Grand Canyon
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Exploring the Grand Canyon

The geology of the Grand Canyon has amazed visitors since John Wesley Powell first navigated the Colorado River in 1869. Now the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) offers a new view of the gorge.

Published Apr 20, 2013

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Grand Canyon Geology Lessons on View
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Grand Canyon Geology Lessons on View

You can almost sense the invisible tectonic forces within the Earth when you look at this geological icon from space.

Published Apr 14, 2014

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