Ubehebe Crater - Death Valley Geology Part 1

The geology of Death Valley is complicated; there’s a lot going on. In this multiple part series I will aim to break down Death Valley National Park’s complex history. We will learn about where the colors come from in Artist’s Palette. We will learn where the salt comes from in Bad Water Basin and why this area is sinking. In this episode we look at the most recent explosive activity which occurred at Ubehebe Crater and uncover what caused this big BOOM! #geology #deathvalley #crater #naturalhazards #naturaldisaster #womeninstem #rockhounding