The exposed geology of the Death Valley area represents a diverse and complex set of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. The area has been subjected to several cycles of intense heat and pressure, folding and faulting, uplift and erosion, and glacial modification. Below are numerous examples of the geology observed in the Death Valley area.
Generalized Geologic Map of Death Valley, California.............................
Miller, M.B., Wright, L.A., 2004. Geology of Death Valley National Park, 2nd ed. Kendall-Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, Iowa (123 pp.).
