Mouth of Hell

Mouth of Hell

The opening of the Subway, Left Fork, Zion National Park, Utah, Oct 2005. Photo A. Williams
Park5.6
on Apr 17, 2007 12:16 am
Image Type(s): Scenery
Image ID: 285899

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Den Arkin Smith

Den Arkin Smith - Apr 17, 2007 12:49 pm - Voted 10/10

Sh*## man!

Seems like two huge opposite waves turned into stone! Was it a cave earlier? Or made by some kind of lava flow?

Den

Park5.6

Park5.6 - Apr 17, 2007 2:16 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Sh*## man!

The Subway started its life as a regular slot canyon, however water began to seep down through the weak base layers at the bottom (you can still see water and moss streaks on both sides). As a result, this action worked to calve the sides away, contributing to its fantastic shape.

Den Arkin Smith

Den Arkin Smith - Apr 19, 2007 5:32 am - Voted 10/10

Thanks!

Thank you for this information! Very interesting and at least I understand now.
Good luck!

Den

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