To celebrate World Art Day, we want to highlight the creativity within the geoscience community.
Share your thoughts in the comment, and let us know what you see!
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Photo credit: Minerals under the microscope by Jerry Demorcy
#TBT Before satellites, GPS, and drones, geologists mapped the Earth by hand.
As we move toward the IGC2028, GeoArt celebrates the blend of geological observation, mapping, and creativity.
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Credit: by Felix Oswald from the Geology of Armenia 1906
Today, we’re also celebrating Logan Day, after William Edmond Logan who was appointed as the first director of the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) on April 14, 1842.
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Credits: Logan's fieldnote book
DID YOU KNOW that geology and art share a unique bond? This #WorldArtWeek, let's reflect on Geoarts from ancient petroglyphs to the Group of Seven masterpieces.
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Photo Credit: Geoart exhibits at McMichael Canadian Art Collection by Katherine Boggs.
Manitoba is also home to over 100,000 lakes, with water covering approximately 16% of the province.
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Photo credit: Russell Lake by Tania Martins.
Most people think of Manitoba as having only flat, prairie landscape, but this province actually has three diverse ecosystems: prairie, boreal and tundra.
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Photo credit: Praries by Tourism Winnipeg; Aurora Borealis in Churchill by Travel Manitoba.
#JeudiRetro en arrière jeudi sur la formation du Castle Butte et du Bengoug Butte dans les Big Muddy Badlands dans le sud de la Saskatchewan.
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Crédit photo: Tourism Saskatchewan.
#TBT to the formation of the Castle Butte and Bengoug Butte on the Big Muddy Badlands in southern Saskatchewan.
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Photo credit: Tourism Saskatchewan.
It's hard not to fall in love with the Canadian Rockies. Come see more during IGC2028!
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Video credit: Jerry Demorcy
Song: Fool for you by Snoh Aalegra
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Prenons juste une minute pour nous émerveiller de la beauté et de la diversité des paysages de la Colombie-Britannique.
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Crédit photo: Fleurs d'Asuklan dans le Parc National des Glaciers par ©Murdoch McKinnon
Let's just take a minute to revel in the beauty and diversity in the landscapes of BC.
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Photo credit: Asuklan flowers in Glacier National Park by ©Murdoch McKinnon
#IGC2028Canada is an international forum welcoming participants from across regions and disciplines.
Call for proposals of sessions, workshops, and field trips is open until March 2027
Details: www.igc2028canada.org/igc-2028-cir...
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Photo Credit: Glenn Dolphin
#TBT to Canada's historic contributions to space exploration! "Canadarm" was first deployed on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1981. It has been essential in space missions, and the International Space Station.
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Credit: Canadian Space Agency
Key dates have been announced in the First Circular of 38th International Geological Congress #IGC2028Canada on August 12-20 2028.
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*Submission of scientific sessions for the congress is now open.
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During IGC 2028, we’ll bring together conversations around planetary discoveries, new space missions, and what we can learn as we look beyond Earth.
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Photo Credits: Training exercises of the Artemis II crew for a water landing by ©Canadian Space Agency
This week, specifically today, we have some of the greatest news. The Artemis II mission is heading to the Moon today!
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Photo Credits: The Artemis II crew ©Canadian Space Agency
SAVIEZ VOUS que ces montagnes faisaient autrefois partie d'un ancien fond océanique, qui s'est soulevé au fil du temps pour former les Rocheuses?
Ce sujet sera approfondi et débattu lors du CGI 2028...
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Crédit photo: ©Jerry Demorcy
DID YOU KNOW that these mountains were once part of an ancient ocean floor, pushed up over time to form the Rockies?
More on this will be shared and discussed during the IGC 2028...
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Photo Credit: ©Jerry Demorcy
Tous les détails de notre programme géoscientifique, de nos séances et de nos excursions y seront présentés. Consultez notre site web: www.igc2028canada.org
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Crédit photo: Fossiles du glacier Stanley, Parc Kootenay, ©Murdoch McKinnon
SAVIEZ VOUS que la première circulaire de #IGC2028Canada sera publiée demain?
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Crédit photo: Schistes de Burgess, Rocheuses canadiennes ©Murdoch McKinnon
Full details of our geoscientific program, sessions, and fieldtrips will be outlined in this upcoming Circular. Visit our website www.igc2028canada.org
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Photo Credit: Stanley Glacier Fossils, Kootenay Park, Canadian Rockies ©Murdoch McKinnon
DID YOU KNOW the First Circular for #IGC2028Canada will be released tomorrow?
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Photo Credit: Burgess Shale, Canadian Rockies ©Murdoch McKinnon
With the First Circular coming out next week, as early as Tuesday, March 31, we’ll be sharing more details on what’s planned.
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Photo Credit: Glenbow Ranch Park ©Murdoch McKinnon
The base camp of the conference is located right in the downtown core, steps from the Bow River and with the Rockies just over an hour away. This is where it starts!
More to come on March 31. Stay tuned!
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Photo Credit: Stampede Park ©Anna Grebeshchuk
La Première Circulaire pour #IGC2028Canada sera bientôt publiée.
Pour plus d'informations, consultez notre site web: www.igc2028canada.org
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Photo Credit: Mount Tente Ridge, Kananaskis, Alberta ©Jerry Demorcy
The First Circular for #IGC2028Canada will be released soon.
For more updates, vist our website www.igc2028canada.org
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Photo Credit: Mount Tente Ridge, Kananaskis, Alberta ©Jerry Demorcy
From natural sources to modern systems, access to clean water has evolved significantly, but the need to protect it remains unchanged.
Photo credit: Summertime In Banff National Park, Banff Town by Jerry Demorcy
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Today, advanced systems ensure safe drinking water, even during seasonal changes like spring runoff.
Photo credit: A well in Simcoe County, Ontario, in 1930 by Archives Ontario and Open Government License
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Before modern treatment systems, communities relied directly on rivers, lakes, and natural water sources.
Photo credit: Water Bottle on Flower Pot Island by Katherine Boggs
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Earth’s water is constantly recycled in a never-ending journey called the water cycle. Water connects every aspect of life on Earth, every drop we save today helps sustain future generations.
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Video Credit: Jasper National Park by Jerry Demorcy
