Grand Falls was formed when lava from nearby Merriam Crater in the San Francisco volcanic field flowed into the Little Colorado River, creating a lava dam. The river was forced to reroute itself around the dam and Grand Falls formed where the river rejoins its original course.
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Grand Falls formed as a result of lava flows from Merriam Crater damming the Little Colorado River about 25000 years ago. The river cut a path around the ...
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Known in the Southwest for its many tiers of water and wide stance, the Grand Falls is an incredible phenomenon. Located 30 miles East of Flagstaff, this ...
Aug 18, 2022 · The 180-foot seasonal waterfall has become something of a destination for road trippers, van lifers, and influencers in recent years. But for ...
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Grand Falls formed in the Late Pleistocene when lava flows from Merriam Crater dammed the Little Colorado River. The Little Colorado River is an ephemeral ...
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Oct 8, 2022 · Grand Falls is Arizona's seasonal flow 181ft 'chocolate' waterfall where the Little Colorado River drops over Grand Canyon-like cliffs in ...
Mar 7, 2023 · Grand Falls is known for its famous "chocolate waterfalls." Navajo residents closed access to the hot spot for tourists.
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