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Orogeny or Mountain Formation

Orogeny or Mountain Formation. Jackson Hole – Grand Tetons. Forming The Grand Tetons. Tension Fracture – initial formation. Erosion Processes – close-up. Further uplift and erosion. Teton Front. “Jackson Hole”. Grand Tetons, Wy. Escarpment – Snake River, Wy, Near Grand Tetons.

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Orogeny or Mountain Formation

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  1. Orogeny or Mountain Formation

  2. Jackson Hole – Grand Tetons

  3. Forming The Grand Tetons

  4. Tension Fracture – initial formation

  5. Erosion Processes – close-up

  6. Further uplift and erosion Teton Front “Jackson Hole”

  7. Grand Tetons, Wy

  8. Escarpment – Snake River, Wy, Near Grand Tetons

  9. Back side of Tetons

  10. Earthquake scarp – West of Y’stone

  11. Earthquake Lake

  12. Earthquake Lake, Montana

  13. 1959 Earthquake (2005 photo)

  14. Fault Scarp – Grand Tetons

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