Subj : ES Picture of the Day 23  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Wed Feb 23 2022 11:01:22

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Steep Moki Steps

   February 23, 2022

    PeekABooSlotCanyonMokiStepsSteep

   Photographer:  Stan Wagon

   Summary Author:  Stan Wagon

   The Native Americans who inhabited the  Colorado Plateau often
   constructed handholds and footholds (known as  Moki steps) in
    sandstone to allow passage on steep slabs. The example in the photo
   above shows a remarkably steep collection of such steps from the bottom
   of a slot canyon ( Peek-a-boo Slot Canyon) to a shelf that perhaps
   contains a granary (small structure to store food). Such steps are
   often seen starting some distance off the ground. Perhaps the sandy
   bottom was higher when they were made; or perhaps a ladder was used.
   Photo taken on October 8, 2021.

   Photo details: SONY A6500 camera; 20 mm lens and tripod; ISO 400; f/13;
   0.8 second shutter speed.
     * Red Canyon Slot (north of Kanab), Utah Coordinates: 37.18282,
       -112.54845

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