Grand Canyon
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"USA 09847 Grand Canyon Luca Galuzzi 2007" — Photo by Luca Galuzzi (Lucag) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.5
A monumental slice of time.
Layer upon layer of rock tells a story that stretches back millions of years. The scale of this gorge is enough to make anyone feel insignificant.
Explanation
Did you know?
It is not the deepest canyon in the world, despite its massive fame.
The 5 Clues
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“A visual timeline carved by the relentless work of flowing water.”
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“Its dimensions are so vast that it creates its own local weather systems.”
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“The colours of the walls shift dramatically with the setting sun.”
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“It is a massive scar across the landscape of the American Southwest.”
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“A breathtaking chasm created over aeons by the Colorado River.”
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