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The Geologic Story of Arches National Park

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The Geologic Story of Arches National Park
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Publisher: U. S. Government Printing Office
ISBN/ASIN: B0006CEFAS
Number of pages: 113

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Arches National Park is a US National Park in eastern Utah. The park is located on the Colorado River 4 miles (6 km) north of Moab, Utah. It is known for containing over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch, in addition to a variety of unique geological resources and formations.

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