Geology
Geology
Las Vegas has some very unique geology. Did you know there was a volcano here 10,000 years ago? How about 5 feet of ground subsidence in the northwest due to pumping out the underground aquifer? Or did you know that there is an underground river south of the strip that flows under Mandalay Bay? This hotel has a dynamic foundation leveling system to adjust for changes in the river flow.
Las Vegas was actually an oasis covered with willow trees because of this large underground river.from the westward mountains. There is scenic Mount Charleston about 1 hour from Las Vegas. In the winter you can ski there.
Thursday, June 26, 2008