The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier, 1994 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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It is 217 miles long ( 349 km ) , 4 to 18 miles wide ( 6 to 29 km ) from rim to rim , and 1 mile deep ( 1.6 km ) . For the million and a half people who view it each year , Grand Canyon is an inexpressible wonder .
It is 217 miles long ( 349 km ) , 4 to 18 miles wide ( 6 to 29 km ) from rim to rim , and 1 mile deep ( 1.6 km ) . For the million and a half people who view it each year , Grand Canyon is an inexpressible wonder .
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Bridge Canyon Dam would back up water 80 miles ( 130 km ) through Grand Canyon National Monument and 13 miles ( 21 km ) into Grand Canyon National Park . Marble Gorge Dam would back water 55 miles ( 88 km ) to the foot of Glen Canyon ...
Bridge Canyon Dam would back up water 80 miles ( 130 km ) through Grand Canyon National Monument and 13 miles ( 21 km ) into Grand Canyon National Park . Marble Gorge Dam would back water 55 miles ( 88 km ) to the foot of Glen Canyon ...
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Although the difference in height from the tallest mountain ( Everest , elevation 5.5 miles , or 8.8 km ) to the deepest oceanic trench ( Marianas Trench , depths between 6.8 and 7.5 miles , or 11 and 12 km ) is about 12 miles ( 20 km ) ...
Although the difference in height from the tallest mountain ( Everest , elevation 5.5 miles , or 8.8 km ) to the deepest oceanic trench ( Marianas Trench , depths between 6.8 and 7.5 miles , or 11 and 12 km ) is about 12 miles ( 20 km ) ...
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