Friday, June 28, 2019

Tierra Amarilla Anticline

Years ago the Rio Grande valley was formed by the separation of enormous tectonic plates .  On the eastern side, the plates shifted back and tilted to form the Sandia Mountains. On the western side, the earth ripped open to create the Tierra Amarilla Anticline (seen below).



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  • Tierra Amarilla Anticline
    Years ago the Rio Grande valley was formed by the separation of enormous tectonic plates .  On the eastern side, the plates shifted back and...
  • Meal with a view
    Our view from the outdoor patio of the Rio Grande Lounge along with the best chicken tamales served Christmas style.  Once our bellies were ...