Amazing that this is the longest moncline in north america and it stretches over 100 miles.
Waterpocket fold capitol reef national park.
A nearly 100 mile long warp in the earth s crust the waterpocket fold is a classic monocline.
This wrinkle in the earth s surface extends for nearly 100 miles creating a dramatic landscape of rugged cliffs and canyons striking natural bridges and arches and distinct formations in the heart of red rock country.
It is a buckle in the earth s surface almost 100 miles long running north south from thousand lake mountain down to lake powell.
A monocline is a step up in the rock layers.
The reason capitol reef exists the explanation of this fold and how the native americans used it is a fascinating story told in the movie at the visitor center.
Capitol reef s waterpocket fold is the defining geologic feature of this majestic national park.
A nearly 100 mile long warp in the earth s crust the waterpocket fold is a classic monocline a step up in the rock layers.
Located in south central utah in the heart of red rock country capitol reef national park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs canyons domes and bridges in the waterpocket fold a geologic monocline a wrinkle on the earth extending almost 100 miles.
The waterpocket fold defines capitol reef national park.
A regional fold with one very steep side in an area of otherwise nearly horizontal layers.