General Geography of the Valley
Yosemite National Park is one of the most renowned places to visit. A spectacular part of Yosemite National Park includes Yosemite Valley, which is full of geological, ecological and human history as well as many breathtaking views. It is located in the western Sierra Nevada Mountains, and has a relatively cold climate with a generous amount of precipitation. Also, there is a variety of vegetation in Yosemite Valley, and many physical features.
Yosemite Valley is located in the western Sierra Nevada Mountains, which is located in northern California around 186 miles away from San Fransisco, California. It has an absolute location of around 37 degrees north of the equator and 119 degrees west of the prime …show more content…
The entire landscape of Yosemite Valley, including the most breathtaking physical features of the valley, is made up of granite. Granite is an intrusive igneous rock that has crystalized from magma below the surface of the Earth. Most of the most famous rock formations of Yosemite Valley are made up of granite. These include Half Dome, which rises 5,000 above the floor of Yosemite Valley and can be see from almost anywhere in the valley. El Capitan is another famous granite rock formation that rises over 3,000 feet above the valley floor, and is a vertical rock formation that is very difficult to climb. Other granite rock formations include Cathedral Rock and Spires, Three Brothers, Sentinel Rock, and Glacier …show more content…
It is a glacial, U-shaped valley, famous for its spectacular features and views. The climate of Yosemite Valley is relatively cool. Average temperatures are relatively low and there is a sufficient amount of precipitation per year. Most of the vegetation of Yosemite Valley belongs to the vegetative zone known as the lower montane forest, even though the vegetation is very diverse. The lower montane forest includes both deciduous and coniferous trees, which is one of the reasons why it is considered so diverse. There are many stunning physical features located in Yosemite Valley. Most are made from granite, such as Half Dome and El Capitan. Other physical features include waterfalls, meadows, lakes, rivers, and vista
Yosemite National Park is one of the most renowned places to visit. A spectacular part of Yosemite National Park includes Yosemite Valley, which is full of geological, ecological and human history as well as many breathtaking views. It is located in the western Sierra Nevada Mountains, and has a relatively cold climate with a generous amount of precipitation. Also, there is a variety of vegetation in Yosemite Valley, and many physical features.
Yosemite Valley is located in the western Sierra Nevada Mountains, which is located in northern California around 186 miles away from San Fransisco, California. It has an absolute location of around 37 degrees north of the equator and 119 degrees west of the prime …show more content…
The entire landscape of Yosemite Valley, including the most breathtaking physical features of the valley, is made up of granite. Granite is an intrusive igneous rock that has crystalized from magma below the surface of the Earth. Most of the most famous rock formations of Yosemite Valley are made up of granite. These include Half Dome, which rises 5,000 above the floor of Yosemite Valley and can be see from almost anywhere in the valley. El Capitan is another famous granite rock formation that rises over 3,000 feet above the valley floor, and is a vertical rock formation that is very difficult to climb. Other granite rock formations include Cathedral Rock and Spires, Three Brothers, Sentinel Rock, and Glacier …show more content…
It is a glacial, U-shaped valley, famous for its spectacular features and views. The climate of Yosemite Valley is relatively cool. Average temperatures are relatively low and there is a sufficient amount of precipitation per year. Most of the vegetation of Yosemite Valley belongs to the vegetative zone known as the lower montane forest, even though the vegetation is very diverse. The lower montane forest includes both deciduous and coniferous trees, which is one of the reasons why it is considered so diverse. There are many stunning physical features located in Yosemite Valley. Most are made from granite, such as Half Dome and El Capitan. Other physical features include waterfalls, meadows, lakes, rivers, and vista