UNESCO WHS - Yosemite NP - Sentinel Rock Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Yosemite National Park - Sentinel Rock - Yosemite National Park vividly illustrates the effects of glacial erosion of granitic bedrock, creating geologic features that are unique in the world. Repeated glaciations over millions of years have resulted in a concentration of distinctive landscape features, including soaring cliffs, domes, and free-falling waterfalls. These geologic features provide a scenic backdrop for mountain meadows and giant sequoia groves, resulting in a diverse landscape of exceptional natural and scenic beauty. Sentinel Rock is a granitic peak in Yosemite National Park. It towers over Yosemite Valley, opposite Yosemite Falls. It formed when masses of rock split off Yosemite Valley's south-side cliff, along steep joints trending nearly east–west. Sentinel Rock lies 0.7 miles (1.1 km) northwest of Sentinel Dome. World Heritage Sites in the USA - Name: Yosemite National Park Site: Sentinel Rock Country: United States of America Location: California Inscription: 1984 Category: Natural (vii)(viii) Unesco Ref: 308 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.