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  • Catskills Geology: Elevation, Bedrock & Formation
    Elevation:

    - Highest elevation: Slide Mountain (4,180 ft)

    - Average elevation: 2,000-3,000 ft

    - Lowest elevation: Hudson River Valley (100-200 ft)

    Bedrock Structure:

    - Primarily composed of sedimentary rocks such as sandstone, shale, and limestone.

    - Formed during the Devonian period (360-400 million years ago) when the region was part of a shallow sea.

    - Bedrock is often folded and faulted due to tectonic activity, resulting in the creation of cliffs, gorges, and waterfalls.

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