Unveiling the Geological Wonders of Lake Powell From Space

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Photograph of the the Upper Lake Powell region in Utah captured on July 28, 2023, by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.

Erosion, tectonic uplift, and a human-built dam have all helped shape the Upper Lake Powell area in Utah. In the high desert plateau of southeastern Utah, the Colorado River and its tributaries cut across the landscape and carve numerous canyons. While orbiting over Utah, an astronaut aboard theof the Colorado River in the 1960s created Lake Powell and contributed to the region’s current appearance. An outline visible along the water’s edges, known as a “,” indicates fluctuating water levels in the reservoir. The canyon walls cast deep shadows, adding depth to the image. Mudstone and.

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