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catbyte

(35,686 posts)
Fri May 19, 2023, 04:15 PM May 2023

The Geologic Oddity in Arizona; The Wave



One of the most unique and sought after geologic formations to visit in Ariona is known simply as "The Wave". It consists of more than 100 feet thick of numerous alternating layers of sandstone emplaced during a time period when the American southwest was the site of a dune field larger than seen in the modern Saharan Desert. This video describes how this unique rock formation came to be and what exactly cross-bedding is.
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The Geologic Oddity in Arizona; The Wave (Original Post) catbyte May 2023 OP
Ignore my other reply!!! Here's the video!! Amazing and I'd never heard of it!!! Karadeniz May 2023 #1
Sorry about that, lol. I'm glad you found it. Duh. catbyte May 2023 #4
What is the process that turned the layers of sand to stone? Chainfire May 2023 #2
Might try this cstanleytech May 2023 #3
 

Chainfire

(17,757 posts)
2. What is the process that turned the layers of sand to stone?
Fri May 19, 2023, 06:51 PM
May 2023

We they subsequently buried deep under the earth and then effectively rose back to the surface?

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