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Arizona - Geological Wonders
When most people think of Arizona, the first thing that comes to mind is probably "desert", which is certainly not wrong given that the state is the fourth driest in the nation. However, while the capital and largest city of the state, Phoenix, is within a hot desert climate as expected, the northern portions of the state are wetter and quite mountainous. Just take a two hour drive north from Phoenix, the hottest city in the country, and you'll find yourself in the town of Flagstaff, which receives about 100 inches of snow per year on average and is one of the snowiest places in the country! But Arizona is still more than just deserts and mountains; it's a geologist's dream. The state's biggest claim to fame is the Grand Canyon, which is widely considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, though no official list exists. The deep and expansive canyon exhibits miles upon miles of exposed rock layers, making it the perfect site for geologic research and an extremely popular tourist destination. Between the draw of the Grand Canyon and its position between the two most populous states of California and Texas, Arizona sees a significant amount of traffic on their interstate highways, which include:
- I-8, which splits off from I-10 south of Phoenix and continues west though Yuma and eventually to San Diego, CA.
- I-10, which runs from southeastern Arizona through Tuscon and Phoenix and continues west to Los Angeles.
- I-17, connects Phoenix and Flagstaff.
- I-19, goes south from Tuscon to the USA-Mexico border and town of Nogales.
- I-40, runs east-west across the state, passing through Flagstaff. Leads to Albuquerque, NM going east, and Bakersfield, CA to the west.
Find accidents in Arizona by area
- Phoenix accidents - The largest city and state capital. With a population of about 1,500,000, it's the most populous state capital in the country and the location of most accidents in Arizona.
- Tucson accidents - The second largest city in the state; its population is around 500,000. Geologists and hobbyists come from around the world each year for the famous Tucson Gem & Mineral Show.
- Yuma accidents - In the southwestern most corner of the state, right at the California-Arizona and USA-Mexico borders.
Where to find legal assistance after an Arizona injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a great Arizona personal injury attorney who understands the legal standards and practices, who knows how insurance policies function, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed due to the negligence of someone else, an Arizona wrongful death lawyer can launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what an Arizona injury attorney can do to help.
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Phoenix, AZ
Flagstaff police arrested an Avondale man and were looking for the driver of a pickup truck after a collision and shooting Sunday night.
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
The pilot was killed when an experimental ultralight plane crashed Sunday evening between Casa Grande and Maricopa.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the crash happened about 6 p.m. at Ak-Chin Regional Airport.
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
A man was sent to the hospital early Tuesday morning after he crashed his truck into an apartment in Chandler and narrowly missed running into a couple that was asleep inside, according to police.
Phoenix, AZ
Authorities released the name of a Kingman man who was killed just before 9 p.m. Friday in Tempe.
James David Proper, 59, died in an accident involving two vehicles at the intersection of Baseline Road and Darrow Drive, a Tempe Police Department spokesperson said.
Phoenix, AZ
A wreck on Loop 202 in Tempe backed up westbound traffic for several miles during the Thursday morning rush hour.
Phoenix, AZ
A 44-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a serious-injury crash in northwest Phoenix, police said.
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
The northbound lanes of Interstate 17 near Anthem were closed Monday morning after an SUV drove the wrong direction on the freeway and crashed into a produce truck, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
The collision killed the driver of the SUV.
Phoenix, AZ
Since the information that we reported has been questioned by a relative of the victim, we have removed the accident report pending further investigation and confirmation of what occurred.
Tucson, AZ
Bystanders pulled a man from a vehicle engulfed in flames in Tucson early Saturday morning.
The 22-year-old man was a passenger in a car driven by another man who was killed in the two-car crash, police said.
Phoenix, AZ
A van crashed into a house in Phoenix Friday, starting a fire.
A spokesperson with the Phoenix Fire Department said people were inside the home near Seventh Street and Cinnabar when the van came crashing in, but luckily no one was hurt.