Forming Waterfalls

Forming Waterfalls (HM1NM3)

Location: Shell, WY 82441 Big Horn County
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Country: United States of America
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N 44° 35.207', W 107° 36.893'

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If you are a seeker of waterfalls . . .. . . . mark Shell Falls as unique in terms of waterfall origin. Waterfalls form in three basic ways:1. Where Hard Meets SoftFalls commonly form where a hard, resistant streambed meets a softer one. Water erodes soft layers faster, resulting in an abrupt, nearly vertical drop. Victoria and Niagra Falls are famous examples.2. Hanging ValleysWhen a river cuts the main channel at a faster rate than smaller side channels, a ledge forms where they come together. Multnomah Falls in Oregon and Yosemite Falls in California represent "hanging valley" waterfalls.3. The Earth MovesShifts or faults in the earth's crust can cause steep ledges that form falls when rivers flow over them. Shell Falls is a prime example.They left their home of the summer's easeBeneath the lowland sheltering trees,To seek by means unknown to allThe promise of the waterfall.           ~ Whittier
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HM NumberHM1NM3
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Placed ByBighorn National Forest
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Date Added Saturday, September 5th, 2015 at 3:22pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)13T E 292430 N 4940375
Decimal Degrees44.58678333, -107.61488333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 44° 35.207', W 107° 36.893'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds44° 35' 12.42" N, 107° 36' 53.58" W
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Area Code(s)307
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near US-14, Shell WY 82441, US
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