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Triassic formation exposed at Capitol Reef National Park

Triassic sedimentary rock formations exposed in cliffs at Capitol Reef National Park, from bottom to top: Moenkopi Formation (brown, layered siltstone cliffs), Chinle Formation (bluish- to multi-colored, shale-dominated slope), and Wingate Sandstone (red, massive cliff-forming unit at top). This exposure is along Utah Highway 24 between Torrey and the park visitor center.

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