The Grand Canyon, sometimes called the Great Canyon, is a vivid proof of the greatness of nature and its superiority over everything that has been created by the hands of man. This canyon is not without reason taken under the protection of UNESCO – it is one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, and everyone that stands on its edge and looks into the distance is truly breathtaking.
The Grand Canyon is the largest on Earth, and the second largest in the Solar System. The larger is the Mariner Valley on Mars.
On the edge of the Grand Canyon there is an observation deck with a transparent glass floor. Go on it, they say, really scary.
The maximum depth of the Grand Canyon is 1.8 km, and the width – 29 km. True, at the bottom level, its maximum width does not exceed a kilometer.
On the rocks of the Grand Canyon, rock carvings of Indians were discovered, which are more than three thousand years old.
In the area of the Grand Canyon, there is a unique species of squirrels that are not found anywhere else in the world.
Each year the Grand Canyon is visited by more than five million tourists.
Three planes crashed in the Grand Canyon. Two of them collided as pilots circled over the canyon so that passengers could admire the spectacular views.
In 2013, the American tightrope walker Nick Walland crossed the Grand Canyon on a tight rope without insurance. So he got into the Guinness Book of Records.
A long time ago, about 65 million years ago, the Colorado River flowed along the Grand Canyon, but due to seismic processes this part of the land rose and the river found a new channel.
Most US residents are very proud that the Grand Canyon is located in their country.
In the territory of the Grand Canyon Nature Park there are no outlets – they were all closed after it became clear that they are the main source of garbage in the canyon. In return, local authorities installed free sources of drinking water throughout the park.
Annually in the Grand Canyon, two or three people die. The reasons are very different.
