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Checkerboard Mesa

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The Navajo sandstone exposed in Checkerboard Mesa here is famous for its crossbedding.  Based on fossils found within the mesa, the crossbedding was most like formed from wind in ancient dunes.  

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Map showing the location of Zion National Park

The distinctive mountain consists of Navajo sandstone , the most important and widespread rock layer in the western US. In Zion Canyon it has its greatest strength in excess of 700 meters, which is considered to be the thickest layer of sediment world. The sandstone is extremely porous and is processed by the forces of nature to the most varied forms including crossbedding on Checkerboard Mesa.

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