Exploring El Capitan: Yosemite’s Iconic Rock Formation
Summary of El Capitan Geological Formation Cultural Significance Climbing Legacy 1. Geological Formation El Capitan is one of Yosemite’s most iconic features and a celebrated climb for mountaineers worldwide. This 3,000-foot-tall granite cliff in Yosemite Valley, California, began its formation approximately 220 million years ago, resulting from the collision of tectonic plates. The magma from…
