Geology #17

Geology #17
April 27th, 2016


Requirement #17 wanted me to choose a national or state park.  I chose Jockey's Ridge State park.

Jockey's Ridge is the tallest sand dune system in the Eastern part of United States. The height differs between 80 to 100 feet. 

Number 16 also wanted to know what outstanding or unique features can be found in the park.
Jockey's Ridge can be described as a big hill of shifting sand.

The main geologic process to form these features is by strong water currants that push the sand from offshore areas onto a beach. Then the wind takes the sand and blows it to form the sand dunes. 

The information for this requirement is found at: http://www.ncparks.gov/jockeys-ridge-state-park/history