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Zion National Park Utah Sarah Henderson Geography 101 Professor Schmidt Fall 2013 All this is the music of water.”

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ZionNational

ParkUtah

Sarah Henderson Geography 101

Professor Schmidt

Fall 2013

“All this is the music

of water.”

- J o h n W e s l e y P o w e l l , 1 8 9 5 .

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A Brief History…

Anasazi Indians around 1300 B.C.E. (“Zion.” Map.)

1860’s, Mormon settlers became the first white people to occupy the area.(“Zion.” Map.)

religious persecutions

Isaac Behunin dubbed the canyon “Zion,” a reference to a place of peace.(“Zion.” Map.)

fertile lands produced crops such as corn, tobacco, fruit trees, squashes.(“Zion.” Map.)

The oldest National Park in Utah. (“Zion National Park.” Utah.com.)

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Water Created Zion

Weeping Rock

Water actually leeks from the rock face giving the illusion of crying stone. Phenomenon can be seen tin other parts of the park.

The Subway

A naturally occurring tunnel shaped canyon, carved by water. Some repelling and some wading

The Narrows

One of the most memorable hikes in Zion. Include steep natural walls on either side. 60% wading.

Water in large volumes creates downcutting in the earth (Hess).

Thousands of years to form. Millions of gallons of rushing water and debris filled water. Breath taking landforms also a result of shifting below

earth’s surface(“Zion.” Map.)

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The RimLess wooded, rocky, low plants, elk and a variety of birds.

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Desert animals (bats, tarantulas, tortoise, and other reptiles). Some trees, mostly shrubs. The Canyon

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The RiverSwamp like marshland in some areas. Frogs and lizards accompanied by deer that roam the

canyons.

ferns, and many trees, mostly Fremont Cottonwoods.

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Virgin River Brings Life

Feeds the Colorado river Brings life to the area Annual precipitation 15 inches.(“Zion.” Map.)

Experiences high flooding and monsoon seasons in mid summer. (“Zion National Park: Map and Guide.”)

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Consistent danger in Zion (David). Occurs within 6 hours of a thunderstorm (“Flood.”) . Number 1 natural disaster with an average of

95 casualties (“Flood”).

Considered life threatening (“Flood”).

Flood up to 12 feet higher than typical water levels (“The Narrows”) .

The Nature of Flash Floods

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Flash Flood Safety & AwarenessBefore heading out: Check and monitor

weather conditions(“Flood.”) .

Check for build up of thunder or clouds (“Zion

National Park: Map and Guide.”). Be prepared

Bring flashlight/ headlamp

First aid kit Extra cloths, food,

water. (“Flood.”) . rope

While out on the trail: If you hear distant

thunder rolling, leave as soon as possible!

Cloudy or murky water More debris in the

water Sudden change in

water level A roaring of water in

the distance Rapid waters (“Zion National Park:

Map and Guide.”)

Trust your instincts! Your survival is your responsibiliy

In case of emergency: If possible, get to higher ground (“Flood.”) .

Seek shelter behind large bolder. Trees will break! Do not attempt to cross rapids, even if it mean

getting to safety (“Flood.”) .

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In Conclusion

Zion is full of natural beauty that brings in tourism from all over the world.

The drastic physiological characteristics of Zion's canyons and its every changing environment has a great deal to do with the Virgin River.

Some of the most popular hiking experiences can be treacherous due to flash flooding.

Before heading out on a hike in any of the aqua/repelling hiking trails, check for good conditions, be prepared, and tell others where you will be, incase you become trapped

If you are uncertain if there is a flash flood coming your way, look for signs.

If you are caught in a flood, get to safe ground and stay put.

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Works Cited

David Day. “Zion Narrows.” Excerpt from Utah’s Incredible Backcountry Trails. Rincon

Publishing Company.Web. Sept. 2013.

http://www.utahtrails.com/backcountry%20pages/zionnarrows.html

“Flood Safety Awareness Week.” National Weather Services.2013.NWS. 20 Sept. 2013. Web.

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/media/jan/FSAW/FLOOD_WX_AWARNESS_2013.pdf

Hess, Darrel. McKnight’s Physical Geography: A landscape Appreciation 10th ed. (251-449).

New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. 2011. Print.

“Zion.” Map. Zion National Park, Utah. National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior,

2013. Print.

“Zion National Park: Map and Guide.” The Official Newspaper of Zion National Park, Summer,

2013. National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior. Print.

“Zion National Park.” Utah.com, 2013. Utah Travel Industry Website. Web. 20 Sept. 2013.

http://utah.com/nationalparks/zion.htm

“The Narrows Safety.” Zion National Park Utah. National Park Service U.S. Department of the

Interior 15 Nov. 2013. Web. 15 Nov. 2013.

http://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/narrowssafety.htm

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Images

http://www.nps.gov/zion/photosmultimedia/index.htm

http://signaturebookslibrary.org/?p=21598

http://www.antsinyourmouth.com/uncategorized/zion-utah-subway/\

http://wildbackpacker.com/destination/zion/zionnarrows.html

http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Zion_National_Park

http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Cougar-Roaming-in-Zion-National-Park-Posters_i3591923_.htm

http://signaturebookslibrary.org/?p=21598

http://www.zion-narrows.com/zion-narrows-photos.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidegbert/6162256837/

http://3dparks.wr.usgs.gov/3Dcanyons/html/virgin.htm

http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/201009/survive.aspx