Late Triassic |
Erosion
of top of Redwall Limestone forms paleocaves |
Deposition
of Supai Formation records cyclic sedimentation |
Erosion
and then deposition of Esplanade Sandstone records shoreline deposits |
Deposition
of Hermit Formation records coastal plain |
Deposition
of Coconino Sandstone preserves coastal dunesand |
Deposition
of Torroweap
Formation indicates near-shore sediments |
Deposition
of Kaibab Limestone records shallow marine environment |
Moenkopi
formation preserves arid shoreline deposits |
Shinarump
Conglomerate records swift streams |
Seas
withdraw from the region |
Erosion
of Kaibab limestone produces caves and sinkholes on land surface |
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