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These Badlands Are Really Good!

Especially from above. I’ve driven past this area in Utah many times, passing Factory Butte and its badlands. But when you observe the landscape from above, a whole new world comes alive.  Erosion from wind, water and time have carved a masterpiece. The soft soil below is of Mancos Shale which produces a blue-grey color while the…

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Especially from above.

I’ve driven past this area in Utah many times, passing Factory Butte and its badlands. But when you observe the landscape from above, a whole new world comes alive. 

Erosion from wind, water and time have carved a masterpiece. The soft soil below is of Mancos Shale which produces a blue-grey color while the more erosion-resistant yellow Emery sandstone protects the tops.

Look for flyover video later today.

The lunar like landscape around Factory Butte near Hanksville, Utah

Factory Butte from ground level.

Looking straight down reveals veins in the soil.

From a distance.

19 responses to “These Badlands Are Really Good!”

  1. John Avatar

    Wow, such a beautiful landscape! Nature is so amazing. Happy New Year!

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thanks John. I really like some of the weird landscapes here in Utah.

      1. John Avatar

        I can see why, it is very different than the Mojave Desert down here.

      2. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

        Mojave desert is pretty cool but Utah is way out there. I hope to explore some other areas soon in Utah

  2. ullehaddock Avatar

    Amazing landscape. Great pictures!

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar
  3. Michael Sammut Avatar

    Spectacular. Stunning. Happy New Year.

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thanks Michael. Happy new year!

      1. Michael Sammut Avatar

        You’re welcome.

  4. Eliza Waters Avatar

    WOW, wow, wow! Love how this perspective is so detailed. It is striking how the erosion is like the branches of trees. Nature’s patterns repeat again and again. Gorgeous!

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Nature ia amazing . Like ripples in the sand dunes

  5. katelon Avatar

    What dramatic scenery and photos. Are the flat top mountains volcanoes?

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thanks Katelon. There were volcanoes in the area years ago but these buttes are not. They’re very flat on top

  6. Stella, oh, Stella Avatar

    I have the impression that you really enjoy your drone 😉 and I completely understand it, when I see those photos!

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Yes, the drone is new but lots of fun especially when no one is around.

  7. Terry Avatar

    Positively surreal!

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Yes they are and I’m going back

  8. niasunset Avatar
    niasunset

    WOW! I am speechless… Thank you, Love, nia

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thanks Nia. That’s a cool place going back soon

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