YECs are Idiots: Grand Canyon Geology, Part 2 Video

I continue my sojourn through western geologic history, using the rocks of the Grand Canyon region.

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AuntieDiluvian: Fascinating! Thanks Claire.

woodsofodin: Good video, but those idiot YECs probably won't watch. But I learned a few things. :) 5 stars.

RHYMEMAIDEN1: I don't do it for them.

saxmanchiro: From a YEC: "Why bother studying these rocks? Goddidit"

XerganzoX: Fantastic Claire, utterly informative and enthralling video. If only my geology teacher had made the world seem this interesting.

Thomasfiddle: What a nice present! Thanks a lot!

rtottenc: UTAH ROCKS!!! Pun intended

Kattarina98: Yep! You do it for us! Thank you! When you mentioned the imprints of raindrops I had an eerie feeling like staring down a bottomless well of time. Maybe YECs are just afraid of deep time. And I love the names of these periods, somehow they trigger my imagination just like poetry. They sound even more primordial in German: We try to pronounce them "Ye Olde Latin" way.

RHYMEMAIDEN1: Many of the formations have Indian names. Like "Kaibab," which is a Hopi word meaning "mountain lying down." The name "Redwall Limestone," which we'll discuss in the next vid in the series, is rather obvious, since those limestones form great, flaming orange walls in the canyon.

bonnie43uk: Hi Claire, .. excellent vid, worth watching if only for the fantastic quality pics. I wonder how many people do what i do .. if there's an old Western on tv, (there's ALWAYS an old western on ) .. instead of watching the action, my eyes ALWAYS wander towards the rock structure and mountain formations in the background.. i find this more entertaining.

RHYMEMAIDEN1: I do, and that is why I know that the Navajo Sandstone is the greatest uncredited supporting actor in history.

bonnie43uk: LOL, What was the film?? I love the background in John Fords early Westerns, he truly had a brilliant eye for outdoor cinematography. ps, my favourite all time western was Treasure of the Sierra Madre .. "We dont need no stinking badges"!!!

RHYMEMAIDEN1: Hundreds of films, particularly many 1950s westerns. My favorite western is Unforgiven, but I am also very fond of The Searchers, Shane, My Darling Clementine, the Magnificent Seven, and The Wild Bunch. I guess that encompasses a wide range of styles and approaches to western mythology. Treasure of the Sierra Madre is GREAT! Love Walter Huston's character.

galexiander: Is the Redwall Limestone the formation that is exposed in Bryce Canyon? Regardless, Bryce is spectacular.

RHYMEMAIDEN1: No; the Redwall Limestone, if is present at the Bryce Canyon, is buried deep beneath the surface. The rocks in Bryce are much younger that the Redwall.

dilyias: Great series! Can't wait to to see the next videos..

achtungcircus: Totally OT, what do you think of The Outlaw Josey Wales? How can I give this ***** if ratings are disabled, sigh. Looking forward to the next one.

RHYMEMAIDEN1: @achtungcircus I like Josie Wales. I've read the book too. I had a feeling that I was about to get votebotted (I've been hit a coupl of times) and I just didn't feel like cleaning up the mess again.

Author: RHYMEMAIDEN1; Uploaded: Nov 7, 2009; Duration: 6:59; Views: 261

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