Badlands NP, USA
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USA Badlands NP

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Badlands National Park, South Dakota. Depositional and erosional feature from the Oligocene.

The Badlands are a type of arid terrain with clay-rich soil that has been extensively eroded by wind and water. Canyons, ravines, gullies, hoodoos and other such geological forms are common in The Badlands. The Badlands usually have a spectacular color display that alternates from dark black/blue coal strata to bright clays to red scoria. Some of the most famous fossil beds are found in the Badlands, where the forces of erosion have exposed the sedimentary layers and the lack of vegetation cover makes surveying relatively easy.

The Badlands are characterized by unusual topographic features. These features are a product of the erosion of sedimentary beds. The Badlands Wall divides the southern White River from the northern uplands. This upland is formed by the Brule Formation, which is composed of sand and clay. The formation includes several minor west and northwest faults.

Travel Information

Follow the 39-mile Badlands Loop State Scenic Byway. Lots of parkingspots available.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Sunset during summer
Sunrise & Sunset 06:34 - 19:12 | current local time: 06:35
Photo Themes Badlands Mountains

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