List of Slides for Devil's Tower NM

• Devil's Tower appears in the distance.
• Approach closer.
• It towers above its surroundings.
• Columnar jointing is easily seen from the base of the tower.
• Talus (rubble) collects at the bottom.
• Here's an explanation of how Devil's Tower formed:
  • 1) Layers accumulate
  • 2) Magma intrudes
  • 3) Lava erupts
  • 4) Surface erodes
  • 5) Depths exposed
  • 6) Summary
• But if you want the real story . . .
• Hike to the base of Devil's Tower, or climb to the top!
• Here's a picture showing Devil's Tower in its geologic setting.