The Scenic Geology of Alberta: Informing the public
Published 2021-12-01
Abstract: Allow Dale to guide you to the geology behind Alberta’s most scenic sites. He tells the intriguing story of Alberta’s landscape evolution from Waterton Lakes National Park, to Dinosaur Provincial Park, into the Prairies, and across the North. This talk includes stops to view the North Saskatchewan River Valley (Edmonton) landslides, Frank Slide, slumps on the Peace River, and the devastating debris flows at Kicking Horse Pass. Using eye-catching illustrations and photographs, Dale blends storytelling with science, incorporating natural landscape beauty with art and history. The Scenic Geology of Alberta gives you what you need to discover the spectacular landforms of Alberta.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Dale Leckie has a BSc and MSc in Geography and a PhD in Geology. He is a geologist who worked at the Geological Survey of Canada and as chief geologist in a large Canadian energy company. He has edited numerous books and published widely on the geology of western Canada. He is adjunct professor in the Geoscience Department at the University of Calgary. Dale is recognized for his long-term contributions to geology and is an honorary member of the Society for Sedimentary Geology and Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists. His recent book, The Scenic Geology of Alberta: A Roadside Touring and Hiking Guide, has topped the best seller lists across the province since it came out in April. Dale’s first book Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks was highly successful.
All Comments (7)
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I got this book for Xmas couple years ago. Proud Albertan
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Hi. The book is available in most bookstores in Alberta and can be ordered from them.
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Hello im from Algeria 🇩🇿 Im study 3years on geology
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I need this book. I have traveled so much of Alberta and have vso many unanswered questions. Like where did Buck Lake 'mountain' come from? It stands all by itself with almost no hills near by and can be seen for miles. Why does Buck Lake North have so much sand and why is it different colors? Why is flat Lake so flat on one side? And it goes on and on from there.
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Can you explain the peace river arch? a place for known seismic acitvity.
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'Nothing was living on land when algae 'ruled the world' and lived in water'?? This guy has gone to wayyyy too much school and hasn't lived enough. That did not happen -- never would or could. Microbes on land, at the least, and some forms of plant life (and other animal life, as well). I swear, 'academics' is a cul-de-sac meant to blunt people's natural sense of the world. This guy is ridiculous, imo.
