Ranger Sarah explores more of the chalk pyramids at Monument Rocks. These chalk structures are 80 million years old, formed when Kansas was covered by a Cretaceous inland sea.
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These chalk formations formed as oozy sediment that settled on the floor of a Cretaceous inland sea about 80 million years ago. — at Monument Rocks National Natural Landmark.
These chalk formations formed as oozy sediment that settled on the floor of a Cretaceous inland sea about 80 million years ago.
— at Monument Rocks National Natural Landmark
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Ranger Sarah notices different colors in the chalk formations. Mineral content colors the chalk into various hues. — at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
Ranger Sarah notices different colors in the chalk formations. Mineral content colors the chalk into various hues.
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
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Ranger Sarah takes in more of the formations. The sides of Monument Rocks show layers of iron, gypsum, bentonite, and giant clams. — at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
Ranger Sarah takes in more of the formations. The sides of Monument Rocks show layers of iron, gypsum, bentonite, and giant clams.
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
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Ranger Sarah learns more about Monument Rocks and other sites nearby. Read the sign at https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=268941 — at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
Ranger Sarah learns more about Monument Rocks and other sites nearby. Read the sign at www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=268941
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
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Ranger Sarah is amazed that every inch of rock here represents 700 years of history! — at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
Ranger Sarah is amazed that every inch of rock here represents 700 years of history!
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
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The exploration continues at Monument Rocks. This natural formation was created during the late Cretaceous Period of geologic history. — at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
The exploration continues at Monument Rocks. This natural formation was created during the late Cretaceous Period of geologic history.
— at Monument Rocks Kansas.
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Ranger Sarah takes in the view. While Monument Rocks can reach up to 70 feet above ground. The chalk formation continues down up to 300 feet below the surface. — at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
Ranger Sarah takes in the view. While Monument Rocks can reach up to 70 feet above ground. The chalk formation continues down up to 300 feet below the surface.
— at Monument Rocks Kansas.
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Ranger Sarah with another view within Monument Rocks which are are estimated to have been formed 80 million years ago. — at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
Ranger Sarah with another view within Monument Rocks which are are estimated to have been formed 80 million years ago.
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
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Ranger Sarah explores more of the chalk formations. The formations were the first landmark in Kansas chosen by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Natural Landmark. — at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
Ranger Sarah explores more of the chalk formations. The formations were the first landmark in Kansas chosen by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Natural Landmark.
— at Monument Rocks Kansas.
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Ranger Sarah spots a small arch at Monument Rocks. The chalk formations reach a height of up to 70 ft (21 m) and include formations such as buttes and arches. — at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
Ranger Sarah spots a small arch at Monument Rocks. The chalk formations reach a height of up to 70 ft (21 m) and include formations such as buttes and arches.
— at Monument Rocks Kansas.
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Ranger Sarah is impressed with this formation that stands tall in an area of flat ground in western Kansas.
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
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Ranger Sarah walks along the towering walls at Monument Rocks. — at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
Ranger Sarah walks along the towering walls at Monument Rocks.
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
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Ranger Sarah at Monument Rocks series of large chalk formations in Gove County, Kansas, rich in fossils. — at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
Ranger Sarah at Monument Rocks series of large chalk formations in Gove County, Kansas, rich in fossils.
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
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Ranger Sarah is at Monument Rocks. She reads the rules before she starts exploring the area.
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.
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On a cloudless day, the sun shines down on a 50’ tall rock outcropping on the flat Kansas plains. Monument Rocks, Oakley, Kansas. 01 September 2022
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A sign can be seen in the foreground that says "Do not climb on the rocks." In the background, Blue Lizard can be seen climbing a rock formation.
Blue Lizard says it's OK if he does it, because he's a native species. #monumentrocks #kansas #breakingthelaw #climbing #travel
A very talk, whitish-colored chalk formation with a person standing in the front, left corner.
Smack dab in the middle of flat Kansas ranch lands are these beautiful monoliths…Monument Rocks/Chalk Pyramids. #monumentrocks #chalkpyramids #kansas
