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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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UNITED NATIONS golo the river passes through the Portes d'Enfer ( Gates of Hell ) rapids , extending for 75 miles ( 120 km ) . The river is again navigable for 68 miles ( 110 km ) between Kasongo and Kibombo , where rapids interrupt its ...
UNITED NATIONS golo the river passes through the Portes d'Enfer ( Gates of Hell ) rapids , extending for 75 miles ( 120 km ) . The river is again navigable for 68 miles ( 110 km ) between Kasongo and Kibombo , where rapids interrupt its ...
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