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A Giant Ancient Lake May Explain How the Grand Canyon Began to Form
New research argues the Colorado River may have pooled into a vast lake in northern Arizona before spilling downstream and helping carve the Grand Canyon, though the interpretation is not universally accepted.
Key Takeaways
- A new study suggests the Colorado River pooled into a giant lake before spilling downstream.
- Researchers argue that spillover may have helped initiate carving of the Grand Canyon.
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