- Located in Arizona, USA.
- Formed by the Colorado River cutting through the Colorado Plateau.
- Primarily composed of sedimentary rocks, including limestone, sandstone, and shale.
- Carved over millions of years by water erosion and weathering.
- Known for its deep, steep-sided canyons, mesas, and buttes.
- Exhibits multiple layers of colored rock, showcasing different geological periods.
Yosemite:
- Situated in California, USA.
- Formed by glacial processes and the erosive power of water.
- Predominantly composed of granite rock, particularly the distinctive Half Dome and El Capitan formations.
- Created by the movement and melting of glaciers, shaping the landscape through ice erosion and deposition.
- Famous for its towering granite cliffs, waterfalls, giant sequoia trees, and deep valleys.
- Exhibits classic features of glaciated landscapes, such as U-shaped valleys, hanging valleys, and moraines.