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Rio Grande Gorge
Taos,
NM,
USA
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New Mexico State
Historical Marker
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The Rio Grande cut this spectacular gorge through layers of basalt, a volcanic rock that erupted between 2 and 5 million years ago. This basalt was highly fluid flowing for miles. The enormous landslide blocks downstream were caused by undercutting by the glaciers during the Pleistocene glacial age.
Last updated: 10/12/2009 15:10:00 |
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