Colorado River disappeared from the geological record for 5 million years. Scientists now know where it went
April 16, 2026
April 16, 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, April 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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The Colorado River disappeared from the geological record for 5 million years. Scientists now know where it went
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Key takeaways
* The Colorado River existed in western Colorado 11 million years ago and first exited Grand Canyon around 5.6 million years ago. Now, scientists know more about the path it took to eventually reac . . .
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The Colorado River disappeared from the geological record for 5 million years. Scientists now know where it went
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Key takeaways
* The Colorado River existed in western Colorado 11 million years ago and first exited Grand Canyon around 5.6 million years ago. Now, scientists know more about the path it took to eventually reac . . .