Painted Desert, Petrified Forest National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ 86028, USA

The Painted Desert in Arizona: A Geological Wonder

Painted Desert

The Painted Desert consists of layers of siltstone and mudstone that can be easily worn away. The bands of gray and red colors seen throughout the landscape are common in many geological formations.








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