Ancient landslide damming the Grand Canyon (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

Ancient landslide damming the Grand Canyon

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Schematic illustration outlining the locations of the dam and the ancient lake caused by blocking of the Colorado River.

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Karl Karlstrom

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