Geology students: this is NOT an episode to miss! Check out Serena’s talk with geologist and businesswoman extraordinaire Dr. Catherine Farrow. In this bonus episode of Backyard Geology: Canada Edition, Dr. Farrow shares her experiences working alongside mining companies and her rich career history here in Canada.
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BYG Canada ep. 3 – Sudbury, Ontario: A Geologic Scar
Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Backyard Geology, Serena takes you to Sudbury, ON where a massive meteorite impact 1.85 billion years ago left an economically significant scar on the terrane. Now one of the top global producers of nickel, Sudbury’s owes it fame to Earth’s own natural smelting event that brought precious metals […]
BYG Canada ep. 2 – Hamilton, Ontario: “The Mountain”
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 […]
History, present day, and future of Niagara Falls and the surrounding area, Canada’s greatest natural wonder with Josie Di Maurizio
Josephine DiMaurizio grew up in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. As of September 2021, she will be completing her final year at Queens University with a BSc Honours and a Specialization in Geology. She will be working under Chris Spencer to complete her honours thesis in the characterization of metamorphic history and geochemical characteristics of what […]
Storybook Earth ep. 7 – A Grand Canyon Twist!
Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Storybook Earth, Jess unravels the amazing geologic history of the Grand Canyon! If you have never been to this incredible geologic wonder before, then this episode is the perfect place to begin. Jess leads you through time as if you were walking the Canyon yourself. She also details a […]