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May 1, 2023Liked by Alexander Verbeek 🌍

« Perhaps, in contemplating these fault lines, we can also gain a deeper appreciation for the delicate balance of our planet and our responsibility to care for it. »

After all the captivating details of your article that show an extensive geological knowledge of the πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Colorado river region, it’s probably for being a graduated world citizen and invariably indicating our responsibility that I want to retain your above mentioned statement.

Thanks also for all your lively and embellishing photos.

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May 2, 2023Liked by Alexander Verbeek 🌍

Living in Los Angeles, I have both a fascination and terror of fault lines. I appreciate the beauty of the earth, the stone formations while remembering the unbelievable sound of the ground shifting below me during the 1994 Northridge earthquake...and waking up midair. Surreal.

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May 1, 2023Liked by Alexander Verbeek 🌍

What an inclusive discourse you’ve created through your comprehensive geological knowledge.

So very interesting and to think of those who pass by these amazing formations without a thought as to how they came to be.

Naturally, your inquisitive mind zeroed in on each detail. Thank you for the depth of comprehension you’ve shared here. I’d have been completely unaware. It’s truly stunning to take these facts into consideration and ponder the changes our planet has undergone over the vast expanse of time. Even more, what will occur in another 40 million years.

Thank you for every bit of this brilliant article including the wonderful photos! I’m beyond impressed.

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May 2, 2023Liked by Alexander Verbeek 🌍

Geology rocks! (sorry, couldn't help myself)

Having grown up in Switzerland, I've always been fascinated by our geology. I live right on the foot of the Jura mountain range (the "unfolded" part of it - I love that one part is folded and the rest isn't). On the other side of those hills is where the found dinosaur remains. It's all linked and I love that.

I agree with you that people should stop where you did. I think we stopped there on the way out because we were just not ready to leave yet. The geology of that area is amazing and you describe it so well. Thanks for providing extra pictures to show the fault lines. Makes me want to go explore myself.

This was a great read over a croissant and freshly squeezed orange juice. Thank you!

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May 2, 2023Liked by Alexander Verbeek 🌍

Fascinating!! Our Mother Earth is amazing, I do my best to be a good steward & try to inspire others to join the challenge.

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May 1, 2023Liked by Alexander Verbeek 🌍

This section of our earthly heritage is one I’ve never seen or imagined. The forces that moved the Earth in such extreme ways must have been powerful indeed. Thank you for the tour; much appreciated. Your last remark leaves me wondering what you are not writing; what can we do as individuals that we cannot do as a species? Have you reached a conclusion? Please expand if you will. πŸ’”πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŒŽ

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May 3, 2023Liked by Alexander Verbeek 🌍

This reminds me of the Irpinia’s earthquake in the β€˜80s and the bradyseism in Naples. I lived close to the Solfatara in Pozzuoli and the earth’s trembling was our daily bread. The vibration of the windows gave it away. It started with a roaring sound. Terrifying and fascinating at the same time. My dad was a builder and I remember him screaming to people inside our building, to stay put by the doorways and not take the stairs. I was holding on to my dog Klaus that chewed my hands off for fear.

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