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Chinle Formation

Two distinct rock layers, with the lower one being a dark red and the upper a gray-green. Both have a soft, lumpy look.

The gray-green Chinle Formation was deposited during a very warm, wet time, with swamps and lots of organic matter.

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Capitol Reef National Park, Code: CARE

Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Latitude: 38.1704216003418, Longitude: -111.14330291748

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