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How the Grand Canyon formed
Repeated flash floods have helped to form the Grand Canyon over millions years. Since this clip was filmed scientific studies published in peer reviewed journals have proposed that substantial sections of the canyon may be much older than five million years, but this issue is still a matter of debate.
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