| − | The Grand Canyon is a large and beautiful canyon in [[Arizona]]. Young earth creationists claim that it was formed about 4500 years ago by rushing water after the [[Great Flood]]. Most scientists believe that the canyon is about 6 million years old.<ref>http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2007/02/the_bible_vs_sc.html</ref> | + | The Grand Canyon is a 277 mile long canyon in [[Arizona]] famed for its spectacular views. Young earth creationists claim that it was formed about 4500 years ago by rushing water after the [[Great Flood]]. Most geologists believe that the canyon is about 6 million years old, cut slowly by continual erosion from the Colorado River. This has exposed strata dating as far back, at the furthest point, to two billion years.<ref>http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2007/02/the_bible_vs_sc.html</ref> |