Arizona – Badlands Panorama
Badlands (Petrified National Forest) are a type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been extensively eroded by wind and water. They are characterized by steep slopes, minimal vegetation, lack of a substantial regolith, and high drainage density] They can resemble a terrain of volcanic rock. Canyons, ravines, gullies, hoodoos and other such geological forms are common in badlands. They are often difficult to navigate by foot. Badlands often have a spectacular color display that alternates from dark black/blue coal stria to bright clays to red scoria.
Wow that one really looks good enlarged!
Thanks Laura; it adds more perspective.
Definitely!
Beautiful in panorama!
Thanks Donna. Even a panorama can not do justice to the spectacular landscape
Vast and forbidding. What a wonderful shot.
It is breathtaking Pat. Thanks.