How Magma and Water Sculpted the Iconic Columbia River Gorge
Oregon researchers have revealed how the Columbia River Gorge was shaped by the interplay of magma and water, creating its unique cliffs and waterfalls. Their study suggests ongoing geological changes due to subterranean magma activity.A new study shows that magma and water have jointly sculpted the Columbia River Gorge, with magma still influencing its landscape today.University of Oregon researchers are adding new details to the geological history of the iconic Columbia River Gorge, a wide river canyon that cuts through…