Geology
The geologic story of Red Rock Canyon is told by its unique rock
formations. Layers of red and white sediments, creating the accordion-like
folds in the cliff faces, are capped with a harder, more resistant black
basaltic rock or pink volcanic tuff. These sedimentary and igneous layers
were deposited in an ancient inland lake and valley millions of years
ago and have subsequently been lifted by the Garlock, El Paso, and
Sierra Frontal Faults. Streams and rivers have carved the canyon that we
see today with its colorful cliff faces. The red coloring between the
layers is an iron oxide (rust) staining.
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