Drumheller Rocks GeoTourism

01/12/2025

Ain't Nature Grand!

This photo was taken by the owner of the hive. The beekeeper forgot to put the frames in which the bees collect honey, and the bees built their own architecture from the honeycomb, which takes into account natural ventilation, so that the air can flow freely and maintain a stable temperature. This is the heart!

12/03/2024

A beautiful rendering of Horseshoe Canyon geology by RedPine Design.

09/02/2024

02/23/2023

Shipworm Clams were living in some of the ecosystems of the lower Horseshoe Canyon/Bearpaw transition. Evidenced by burrows in petrified wood deposited in brackish, possibly estuarian, depositional environment. Still active today and happy as a clam ... who makes sure he doesn't attract neighbors.

Researchers didn't know what to make of sunken pieces of wood that were so thoroughly chewed-up by clams that the wood crumbled in their hands. It turns out, the super-chewer wood-eating clams had a secret weapon for forcing out other species. The clams, who have special adaptations that let them su...

01/30/2023

Cheaper than a Mercedes, better on gas too.

"Benz" calcite, golden shiny Rare colored pyrite grows on calcite From Hubei Daye, China,

Photo: Super_mineral_

01/27/2023

Note the "toppling failure" along vertical fractures.

Bluffs crumble and collapse.

01/24/2023

He discovered the boundary between Earth's crust and mantle: Croatian geophysicist Andrija Mohorovičić. Today, he would celebrate his 166th birthday! This boundary is called Moho, which is short for Mohorovičić discontinuity. He discovered the crust-mantle boundary by observing that seismic waves change speed at a certain depth (the velocity increases). The Moho lies at a depth of on average 35 km (22 miles) on continents and about 7 km (4.3 miles) beneath the ocean.

At certain locations on Earth we can observe the Moho on continents: at places where oceanic crust was obducted (thrust upon) the land. A great place to view the Moho is Oman. Incidentally, we will be travelling to Oman at the end of this week! 🇴🇲

📷 The Moho in Wadi al Abyad, the bottom half of the picture is mantle rock (hartzburgite, a type of peridotite), while the upper rock is ocean crust rock (gabbro). The line in between is the Moho.

01/22/2023

We’re accepting applications for park interpreter positions across the province! Our team of interpreters engages with visitors and connects them to the great outdoors. From hosting informative programs that explore Alberta’s landscape and diversity to promoting recreational opportunities, we strive to create experiences for adults and children to enjoy. Apply by January 26 and visit albertaparks.ca/employment for more information.

12/21/2022

Extracting earth treasure.

12/19/2022

Viva Géologique Libre!

10/23/2022

Earth Church music ...

Another break classic.