The Grand Canyon: National Icon And Elusive Mystery
Friday, March 12, 2010 - 22:35
in Mathematics & Economics
The Grand Canyon is a geologic and national icon with which even young school children are familiar and countless tourist visit each year. And yet the processes that went into the formation of this national symbol of awe, wonder and pride has remained an elusive mystery to geologists until rather recently. Only now, piece by piece, have scientists begun to unlock the secrets which this behemoth has held on to dearly for billions of years. read more