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Formations
In general, a formation refers to a rock unit distinct enough from its surrounding rock layers to be distinguished from them. These formations result from millions of years of heat, wind, rain, and volcanic eruptions. Furthermore, the area must be sufficiently thick and extensive enough to be plotted on a map. -wf
Rainbow Basin
Alabama Hills
The rounded, weathered contours of the Alabama's, form a sharp contrast between the crisply sculptured ridges of the Sierra. ...Arrowhead Pinnacles
The pinnacles formations overlook the Summit Valley south of Hesperia on the edge of the ...Cougar Buttes
Granitic pluton formations near Lucerne Valley, Ca.Deadman's Point
Devil's Punchbowl
Pink formations along the San Andreas faultHole in the Wall
Nearly 18 million years ago, a volcanic eruption blasted outward from the nearby mountains. Propelled by the force of ...Mojave Narrows
The Mojave River Narrows in between Victorville and Apple Valley is one of the rare places ...Mormon Rocks
These sandstone rock formations are named for the Mormon pioneers and freighters who would ...Natural Arches
Photos of some of the arches in the Devil's PunchbowlPisgah Crater
Cinder cone and lava field near Ludlow, CA.Rainbow Basin
A sinking batholith, fallen volcanic tuff, sediments collected in and layered by lakes over millions of years, ...Red Rock Canyon NCA
The unique geologic features, plants and animals of Red Rock Canyon represent some of the best examples of the Mojave Desert. ...Trona Pinnacles
This eerie, fantastic landscape is one of the most unique geological features in the California desert. These ...Vasquez Rocks
These towering rock formations are one of southern California's most famous geologic wonders. This unique area offers ...White Tank Arch
Geological processes have created the arch over time. But in a geological framework, its existance ...Holes:
Grand Canyon Caverns
Being dry, stalagmites and stalactites are virtually non-existant. Air comes into the caverns from the Grand Canyon ...Mitchell Caverns
In the two caverns spectacular and intricate limestone formations ...Natural Formations
Trona Pinnacles
Mesquite Flats Sand Dunes
Rainbow Basin
Formations are natural bodies of the earth, such as outcrops or deposits. They have distinct and characteristic properties that allow the study and mapping of the structure or strata below the surface.
Rock Formations
Sand Dunes
Dry Lakes
Arches
Craters & Volcanoes
Water
Canyons
Featured Formations
Mojave NarrowsCougar Buttes
Alabama Hills
Arrowhead Pinnacles
White Tank Arch
Hole in the Wall
Mitchell Caverns
Grand Canyon Caverns