Cauca River Canyon in the Northern Andes of Colombia (IMAGE)

Syracuse University

Cauca River Canyon in the Northern Andes of Colombia

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The spectacular Cauca River Canyon in the Northern Andes of Colombia. The Cauca River has incised up to 2-3 km into the bedrock of the mountains during the past 6-7 Ma. Canyon walls are steep, and landslides are common.

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Syracuse University

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