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Wupatki National Monument
Geologic Formations
Moenkopi sandstone and Wukoki Pueblo
NPS photo by Dallas Larsen.
Moenkopi sandstone and Wukoki Pueblo.

The geologic story of Wupatki is closely linked to that of Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, located 18 miles to the south. Click here for an overview of both.

Cinders from the eruption of nearby Sunset Crater Volcano blanket parts of Wupatki National Monument. Click here to read the research report.
photo of fairy shrimp  

Did You Know?
Arizona has more fairy shrimp than any other state except California. Three species of fairy shrimp, a single tadpole shrimp species, and a single clam shrimp species are found in the ephemeral pools and prehistoric impoundments at Wupatki National Monument.

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Last Updated: September 07, 2006 at 11:31 EST