The rate of geological processes

I spotted this in 'Feedback' in this week's New Scientist: It seems that geologi

THE Grand Canyon, one of the wonders of the natural world, is the result of the Colorado river eroding its way through rock over millions of
years. Or so reader Steve Morris thought until he was at a friend's house admiring her collection of mugs. He noticed one bought in the Grand
Canyon National Park that revealed: "Established in 1919, the canyon still continues to bring awe and inspiration to all who visit this
amazing piece of America."

So it would appear that geological processes can sometimes happen at an alarmingly fast rate. Hey, maybe the YECs have got it right after
all!!! :-)

/Gary
Received on Thu Dec 4 03:54:44 2003