Journal (Granite rapid)

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The Creation of Granite Rapid: A Natural Marvel in the Grand Canyon
July 27, 2024  |  Granite Rapid in the Grand Canyon

On this day, July 27th, 1984, a torrential downpour fell from a monsoon thunderstorm over Monument Creek in the Grand Canyon. The small washes along Monument Creek, which are normally dry, began to fill quickly with water, collecting sand, mud, and rocks along the way...