Speaking of water running through rocks, here’s the famous Colorado river doing the U-turn, hence the name “horseshoe bend”. It’s one of the most photographed locations in the US. It just looks really cool, that’s all.
Monument Valley, USA
Navajo people strike again! Monument Valley (“Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii”) literally means “valley of rocks”. When you think “Wild West” this picture will automatically pop up in your mind. At least that’s what most people associate it with. Also, this is probably how our planet looked like billions of years ago.
The Wave Valley, USA
So much about Arizona in one post it’s making me thirsty all of a sudden! Luckily this rock formation reminds me of the ocean, because why wouldn’t it? While it would be hard to ride waves in this valley, they certainly look astonishing for a 200 million year old grandpa. These fascinating strokes and ribbons of various colors (Liesegang Bands), were formed by small particles of oxidized materials, such as iron and manganese, moving through the water in the ground, adding another dimension to the landscape.