Death Valley is renowned as one of the hottest places on Earth, but only a geologic minute ago it held a colossal lake. In this video I document and explain this strange beach in the middle of the desert! Watch in full HD and see more Death Valley geology on youtube by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGFh56NhRLs&t=6s&index=5&list=PLL26lo9ULg4REruqXORzhQy0a0I-tBgF3 | Learning Geology

In Death Valley, geologists can witness the most titanic geological forces. | HISTORY

The geological transformation of Earth from 520 million years ago to the present has been marked by significant changes in tectonic plate configurations, climate, and life forms. Here is a summary of key periods and events: • 520 million years ago (Early Cambrian): This period is part of the Paleozoic Era. The supercontinent Rodinia had already begun to break apart, and the formation of new oceans and continents was underway. • 420 million years ago (Silurian): By this time, the continents were