It is considered to be one of Georgias Seven Natural Wonders, except it isnt at all natural.
These small channels began to further concentrate runoff increasing the rate of erosion.
Today, some of the gullies at Providence Canyon are 150 feet deep.
Despite its recent formation, Providence Canyon is a treasure trove for geologists and visitors alike.
Its fairly coarse sand is a reddish color brought on by the presence of iron oxide.
Its one hundred and nineteen feet thick and was deposited about 70 million years ago.
The upper part of this layer is very fine sand mixed with a white clay.
The lowest and oldest layer is a black and yellow mica-rich clay.
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