During a snowstorm featuring thundersnow, the red sandstone layers of Garden of the Gods were covered in a blanket of snowSnowy Garden of GodsGarden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is visible demonstration of plate tectonics. These red sandstone layers were deposited horizontally until bent and raised into these vertical positions. On this particular day, the Colorado Springs area experience an early spring snow accompanied by thunderstorms, where white snow contrasted against the red sandstone rocks that geologic forces squeezed to today’s upright position.

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Garden of the Gods is a public park and a National Natural Landmark which lies west of Colorado Springs. The deep red sandstones ae part of the Lyons formation and were deposited horizontally before the uplifting force of the Rocky Mountains turned these sandstone layers on edge creating stunning geologic features and amazing vistas.
During a snowstorm featuring thundersnow, the red sandstone layers of Garden of the Gods were covered in a blanket of snowDuring a snowstorm featuring thundersnow, the red sandstone layers of Garden of the Gods were covered in a blanket of snowDuring a snowstorm featuring thundersnow, the red sandstone layers of Garden of the Gods were covered in a blanket of snow
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Category:Scenic
Subcategory:Mountains
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Keywords:Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, Garden of the Gods Artwork, Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, Garden of the Gods canvas prints, Garden of the Gods point of interest, Garden of the Gods prints, Lyons Formation, Pikes Peak, red sandstone layers
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