The more rocks you talk about, the more you learn! Tune in for another bonus episode of Backyard Geology: Canada Edition where Serena talks with Henry Gage, who studies freeze-thaw weathering in the Niagara Escarpment. When it comes to urban landscapes, geologists play a key role in predicting, understanding and preventing geohazards. Host Information: Serena […]
Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Backyard Geology, Serena takes you to Hamilton, ON to look at the sedimentary structure that locals call “The Mountain”. The Niagara Escarpment is a steep cliff face that bisects southern Ontario. The cliff face is home to scenic hiking trails and countless waterfalls. For geologists, the Escarpment showcases […]
Adriana Taylor is a recent graduate of Geology at Queen’s University. As a part of the Geological Science undergraduate degree, fourth-year students complete a trip to Quebec to study the dynamic stratigraphy and tectonic evolution of Cambro-Ordovician Eastern North America. The four-day trip is run by structural geologist, Dr. Laurent Godin and carbonate sedimentologist specialist, […]
