Collapsing Scenery-Kolob Canyons-Zion National Park - New Harmony UT - Utah Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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Collapsing Scenery-Kolob Canyons-Zion National Park
The cliffs appear solid and motionless. But the visible scars tell a different story. In July 1983 a huge slab broke off the opposite cliff, leaving a buff-colored scar and tons of rubble at the base. The entire even was over in moments.

These canyons are not permanent scenery. Many rockfalls shaped the dynamic and evolving canyons. Dramatic facelifts like the 1983 rockfall are relatively rare, but frequent small piles of rocks on the roadway reveal this terrain’s volatile personality. Look for other rockfall scars throughout the park.

Marker Name: Collapsing Scenery Marker Type: Roadside County: Washington City: New Harmony Group Responsible for Placement: National Park Service Web link(s) for additional information: https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm Addtional Information: Not listed Date Dedicated: Not listed Marker Number: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   11/17/2023 Don.Morfe visited it