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2. **The Rainbow Cliffs**
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Rising sharply from the surrounding terrain, the Rainbow Cliffs exhibit an amazing display of mineral-rich sedimentary strata that bands the rock face in red, orange, yellow, and white. Through their clearly coloured striations, these towering cliffs—formed over millions of years—tell an intriguing geological story. Every layer shows a different epoch in Earth's history, and varied mineral compositions produce the amazing colour range. During the golden hours of sunrise and sunset, when the shifting light accentuates the inherent colours and generates shadow dances on the rock face, the cliffs are especially breathtaking. Often gathering here at these times, photographers try to catch the ideal moment when the sun's rays highlights the rock face, giving the colours seem to radiate from within. While various observation platforms give panoramic views of this geological wonder, the foot of the cliffs presents great chances for close-up examination of the intricate patterns in the rock layers.
