geologise:

Extreme Geology #2: Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA.
→ Credit for photos: one, two, and three.

There’s a reason it’s called the “Badlands” (though not the only place). With extreme weather, geological formations, and rich in fossils, Badlands National Park in South Dakota is one of the most striking places to visit on Earth. The park is 244,00 acres, containing protected prairies and animals which are surrounded by stunning spires, pinnacles, and buttes that have been shaped and carved away by (a whole lot of!) years of deposition and erosion. It’s a very key location for examining extinct ecosystems which existed millions of years ago, and examining the layers you see in the photos above is definitely a treat for the geologists and palaeontologists in us all.

If you’d like to find out more information on Badlands National Park and/or to plan a visit, check out their official website for extra information on the geological layers, ecosystems, and more!