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The Denali Park Road winds through some of the most exciting geological landscapes on Earth. Whether you are embarking on an adventure, returning from a memorable trip, or simply curious to know more about the incredible science stories hidden amongst our mountains, this guide is for you.
This guide explains intriguing geological phenomena that can be viewed from the park road: faults that cause some of the largest earthquakes in the world, landslides that may be caused by thawing permafrost, rock outcrops so rich in dinosaur footprints that they look like dance floors, and of course, the tallest mountain in North America. Denali's treasure trove of geologic processes and features is unpacked here in a way that any curious reader will find fascinating.
Pages 1-37 are suggested pre-course reading for our Paleontology in Denali field course.
This guide explains intriguing geological phenomena that can be viewed from the park road: faults that cause some of the largest earthquakes in the world, landslides that may be caused by thawing permafrost, rock outcrops so rich in dinosaur footprints that they look like dance floors, and of course, the tallest mountain in North America. Denali's treasure trove of geologic processes and features is unpacked here in a way that any curious reader will find fascinating.
Pages 1-37 are suggested pre-course reading for our Paleontology in Denali field course.
