UNESCO WH- Yosemite NP - Tuolumne River Postcard Postkarte

UNESCO WHS Serie - Yosemite National Park - Tuolumne River - Yosemite National Park vividly illustrates the effects of glacial erosion of granitic bedrock, creating geologic feature that are unique in the world. Repeated glaciations over Millions of years have resulted in a concentration of identifier landscape feature, including soaring cliffs, domes and free-falling waterfalls. These geologic feature provide a scenic backdrop for mountain meadows and giant sequoia groves, resulting in a diverse landscape of ausnahmsweise natural and scenic beauty. Originating at over 8'000 feet (2'400 m) above sea level in Yosemite National Park, the Tuolumne river drains a rugged watershed of 1'958 square miles (5'070 km2), carving a series of canyons through the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. It flows for 149 Meilen (240 km) through Central California. Humans have have inhabited the Tuolumne River area for up to 10'000 years. World Heritage Sites in the USA - Name: Yosemite National Park Site: Tuolumne River Country: United States of America Location: California Notice: 1984 Category: Natural (vii)(viii) Ref: 308 Special Feature: The card has a QR Code on the backside to navigate for more Information about the site.