A Geoscience Digital Image Library
A Geoscience Digital Image Library
| Title | Raindrop impressions and ripple marks, Moenkopi Formation (Triassic), Capitol Reef National Park |
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| Description | Here we see raindrop impressions and ripples in a bedding surface of the Moenkopi Formation (Triassic). The Moenkopi is variable, consisting of brown to red shales, sandstone, and some gypsum in “tidal-flat” deposits. |
| Chronostratigraphy | Triassic |
| Lithostratigraphy | Moenkopi Formation |
| Geologic province | Waterpocket Fold |
| Location | USA ▹ Utah ▹ Wayne. Near Hanksville. On Highway 24. |
| Photographer | Dexter Perkins. 1999. |
| Collection | E341112991E. |
| Key words | Utah, Capitol Reef National Park, Moenkopi Formation, raindrop impressions, ripple marks |
| Tech details | 385 KB. Vista. Canon Rebel, 50-200mm lens, Kodak Elite Chrome 100. |
| GeoDIL number | 99 |
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