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Chaco Cliffs

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Great red sandstone cliffs form the southern boundary of the San Juan basin with strata exposed are the gently upturned edge of the structural basin, which contains coal, uranium, oil and gas resources. The ZuñI Mountains represent the old basement rock upon which the basin strata were deposited.



Last updated: 10/12/2009 15:10:00