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How Old is the Grand Canyon?
March 30, 2011 | Wayne Ranney

The age of the Grand Canyon is not an easy question to answer. In this article, Wayne Ranney explores the age of the canyon and some of the ideas that have influenced those who have investigated this topic.


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