Chapter 1
The anatomy of Sedona's energy centers
Chapter 2
Geology behind the red rock magic
Chapter 3
Indigenous roots and the birth of the myth
Chapter 4
The global phenomenon of earth energy
YOUR GOAL
Master of The Sedona vortex phenomenon
Ch 2 · Geology behind the red rock magic
42artisocial Sedona's Red Rocks
Glowing in the desert sun (yeah, it's rusting!) / Iron on the ancient sand (oh, so rusty!)
42artisocial Ancient volcanic activity left dark basalt layers on top of Sedona's red rocks.
42artisocial Sedona's soil is packed with quartz crystals, which some believe amplify energy.
BETA
42artisocial Trace the spiraling energy paths to discover how Sedona's vortexes twist the local juniper trees.
Fun Fact
Sedona's rusty rocks: The brilliant red color of Sedona's cliffs is literally rust, caused by iron oxide coating the sandstone grains over millions of years.
Glossary
sandstone (noun)
A sedimentary rock consisting of sand grains cemented together, typically red, yellow, or brown. Sedona's famous crimson cliffs are composed of this rock, deposited during the Permian period.
A sedimentary rock consisting of sand grains cemented together, typically red, yellow, or brown. Sedona's famous crimson cliffs are composed of this rock, deposited during the Permian period.
Quiz
How do some scientists explain the slight electromagnetic variations measured in Sedona?
Quiz
Why did the red sandstone in Sedona not wash away entirely over millions of years?
Quiz
What chemical compound gives Sedona's rocks their famous brilliant red color?
Quiz
What property of quartz crystals allows them to generate electricity under physical pressure?
Quiz
What type of dark volcanic rock sits on top of Sedona's sandstone, protecting it from erosion?
Quiz
Which active freshwater source flows directly through Sedona, carving its famous canyons?
Quiz
What is the name of the specific geologic formation that makes up Sedona's red rock cliffs?
Quiz
During which geological period was the Schnebly Hill sandstone in Sedona deposited?