Why does this river slice straight through a mountain range? After 150 years, scientists finally know

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Feb 7, 2026, 9:20 am244 ptsTop
The western U.S. is a geologists' dream, home to the Rocky Mountains, the Grand Canyon, active volcanoes and striking sandstone arches. But one landform simply doesn't make sense.

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