Why do you think is the Unkar group lying diagonal not horizontal?

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Based on the picture given, 1. Why do you think is the Unkar group lying diagonal not horizontal? 2. What phenomena occurs before the formation of Redwall limestone? 3. Which is the youngest rock formation?
Kaibab Plateau
Kaibab
Limestone
Disconformity
Toroweap
Coconino
Sandstone
Angular unconformity
Hermit Shale
Supai
Group
Disconformity
Redwall
Limestone
Disconformity
Nonconformity
Muav
Limestone
Bright
Angel
Shale
Tonto
Angular unconformity
Group
Nonconformity
Tapeats
Sandstone
Inner
gorge
Unkar
Group
Nonconformity
Zoroaster Granite
Colorado
River
Vishnu Schist
Transcribed Image Text:Kaibab Plateau Kaibab Limestone Disconformity Toroweap Coconino Sandstone Angular unconformity Hermit Shale Supai Group Disconformity Redwall Limestone Disconformity Nonconformity Muav Limestone Bright Angel Shale Tonto Angular unconformity Group Nonconformity Tapeats Sandstone Inner gorge Unkar Group Nonconformity Zoroaster Granite Colorado River Vishnu Schist
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