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Sheepeater Cliff


Topic: Sheepeater Cliff was named by Yellowstone Superinendent Philetus Norris after a visit to the area in 1879. Learn more about the cliff and about Sheepeater Indians in this short video.

2 minute 30 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger Beth Taylor


Numerous polygonal pillars of columnar basalt make up the face of Sheepeater Cliff.

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Related Web Pages:

Sheepeater Cliff Photos - Earths Extremophiles Website
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/fieldtrips/2007/photos/sheepeater_cliff/index.htm

Basalt - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basalt

Basalt - About.com
http://geology.about.com/od/rocks/ig/igrockindex/rocpicbasalt.htm

Columnar Basalt Photos - Centripetal Notion
http://centripetalnotion.com/2007/07/21/20:50:54/

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