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The Arches That Salt Built

A layer of salt called the Paradox Formation played a crucial role in the formation of thousands of arches within Utah’s Arches National Park.


NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Photos by Michala Garrison (Courthouse Towers), Adam Voiland (Balanced Rock), and Neal Herbert/NPS (Landscape Arch). Story by Adam Voiland.

Published May 10, 2025
Data acquired April 9, 2025

Sources:
Landsat 8 > OLI
Photograph
Collection:
U.S. National Parks