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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/Barstow Syncline, geology, scenic drive
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 fault

    Hole 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 Punchbowl

    Pisgah 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 Narrows
Cougar Buttes
Alabama Hills
Arrowhead Pinnacles
White Tank Arch
Hole in the Wall
Mitchell Caverns
Grand Canyon Caverns

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