Don’t you just adore nature, especially when it takes on an other-worldly persona? It’s one thing to walk in the forest, but when you see certain (or – even better – new to you) examples of what nature can do, it surely can take your breath away, or at least make you stop to reflect on whether you’ve accidentally landed on the wrong planet.
One of those encounters has to be when you see hoodoos for the first time. If you haven’t seen them yet, be prepared to question your knowledge about our planet. Hoodoos are tall, thin rock spires or columns typically found in sedimentary rock formations. These distinctive geological features are often shaped by erosion and weathering processes. Hoodoos usually have a hard caprock on the top that protects the softer rock underneath from erosion, creating a unique and striking appearance, to say the least.
The formation of hoodoos typically involves a combination of processes such as frost action, water erosion, and wind erosion. The softer rock layers erode more quickly, leaving behind the harder caprock on top. Over time, this process can result in the formation of tall, thin spires with whimsical and sometimes otherworldly shapes. They have to be seen to be believed.
One of the most famous locations known for hoodoos is Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, USA. The park features a vast amphitheater filled with colorful hoodoos, creating a breathtaking and surreal landscape. Hoodoos can also be found in various other locations around the world, often in arid or semi-arid environments with unique geological conditions. And, as you read this post, you’ll also discover something even more curious: the last place to be mapped in the US. Read more here courtesy of the ever-curious BBC.com
Canada has loads of Hoodoos. Mother earth did not forget this place. And you can walk on them.
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