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The landscape of this national park was shaped by ice - carving the valleys, waterfalls and sheer cliffs that attract tourists from all over the world.Key facts
- Glacial ice has reshaped the landscape of Yosemite National Park.
- Yosemite's V-shaped valleys became U-shaped due to slow-moving rivers of ice.
- The steep faces of El Capitan were formed by abrasion.
- Evidence of plucking and hanging valleys can also be found in Yosemite.
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The sheer power of ice can be seen in an American state famous for its sunshine.
With imposing cliffs and deep valleys, Yosemite National Park in California has a breathtaking landscape.
Yosemite National Park,
California
2 million years ago, it looked very different.
It was covered with V-shaped valleys.
V-Shaped Valleys
Carved out by rivers
During an …
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