August 2001

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Arches National Park, Moab, Utah.

This page shows all of the arches that we got decent pictures of.

North Window Arch

Pine Tree Arch

Tunnel Arch

Landscape Arch

Wall Arch

Double O Arch

The arches are made from Entrada sandstone which is a blend of different amounts of calcium carbonate cement. The varying cement content in the rock is responsible for the differential erosion, some areas erode faster than others, hence forming archy things.

 

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