Flanders Point EarthCache
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Flanders Point Interpretive trail is one of the last places in the
Salt Lake Valley that looks as it did hundreds of years ago. About
100 feet south there is a large fault line formed by
earthquakes.
Also on the trail, you will pass the location of an old log mill
and an Indian campsite.
From the coordinates you can view Lone Peak. Lone Peak is a young
mountain that is growing rapidly in geological terms. There hasn't
been enough time for a great deal of erosion to take place, so we
can clearly see the slip angle of the Wasatch Faut along the base
of Lone Peak. Bells Canyon, to the left, shows the effects of
glaciation, with its "U" shape and terminal moraine.
Thousands of years ago this location was covered by ancient Lake
Bonneville. All that is left of the lake is what is now called the
Great Salt Lake. Sand from the beaches and seashells from Lake
Bonneville can be found in the area.
To the south of the cache is a giant gully that was formed from
geological activity "earthquakes". It is a giant fault line that
runs for several miles.
To log this cache:
Tell how many metal signs are on Flanders Point interpretive
trail.
If you look at the sandy soil you will see "Cryptobiotic Crust".
Cryptobiotic crust is the dark, moss-like carpet that can be seen
growing over the surface of the sandy soil. This crust is very
fragile and when disturbed can take up to 30 years to recover. It
consists of mosses, microscopic algae, and fungi. It stabilizes the
soil and may prevent weeds from growing.
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