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describe the topography of the grand canyon.
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the grand canyon is a spectacular canyon 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide, and over a mile (1.6 km) deep. it has many deep narrow side canyons and spectacular buttes, mesas, and spires of colorful rocks and eroded cliffs. the terrain is rugged, with steep ridges and large, steep-walled gorges. vast areas of the canyon are filled with sandstone, limestone, and shale formations, with a variety of additional textures, effects, and colors.
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