Formation type sorts geological formations by the physical shape each one is, such as a canyon, a ridge or a plateau. Wikipedia describes the Grand Canyon as "a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States," a specific type distinct from a mesa or a fault scarp. This grouping lets a visitor find every formation of one exact kind.
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Formation OriginA hoodoo (also called a tent rock, fairy chimney, or earth pyramid) is a tall, thin spire of rock formed by erosion. 1 Formation Type
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1. Wikipedia: Hoodoo (geology)
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A hoodoo (also called a tent rock, fairy chimney, or earth pyramid) is a tall, thin spire of rock formed by erosion.
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