Prelude
The Death Valley area is a wonderous place, known for its stark desert beauty, but is also home to world-class geology. Let's learn more about the geology and landscape of this desolate wilderness.
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Figure 15-1. The desolate geologic wilderness of Death Valley National Park. View across Devil's Golf Course toward the Panamint Range and Telescope Peak (left). Remember to click on the highlighted images to see larger versions. |
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What Will You Do Today?
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Explore the landscape and geology of the Death Valley region |
A. Death Valley National Park - Learn the basics about Death Valley National Park
B. Physiography of the Death Valley area - Review the landscape layout by reading a topographic map of the Death Valley area
C. Geology of Death Valley - Read a geologic map of the Death Valley area
D. Interesting Geologic Locations in Death Valley - Explore some of the places that make Death Valley a special place