A Geologist’s Vacation in Canada

Most people know me as a Geology student, a computer guy or a mix of both. As a part of my Geology degree at the University of Calgary, I participated in field schools. They are a valuable asset to get hands on experience. However, how many of you would like to explore the Geology in your area but have no idea what to look for?

I complied set of pictures showing good Geological features (mostly structural) I took last year in Western Canada. I will post the locations later sometimes so you can also have Geologist’s Vacation!

Please click on the images to view the higher resolution one. The captions identify the major feature in each photo.

Bed formation with a strong orientation.
Bed formation with a strong orientation.
Chilled margin of a granitic intrusion.
Chilled margin of a granitic intrusion.
Coal seam at K-P (K-T).
Coal seam at K-P (K-T).
Coal in the K-P (K-T) boundary.
Coal in the K-P (K-T) boundary.
K-P (former K-T) Boundary in Alberta.
K-P (former K-T) Boundary in Alberta.
Relationship between a Fault and a Dyke. Can you tell which one came first?
Relationship between a Fault and a Dyke. Can you tell which one came first?
Fossils at Exshaw, AB
Fossils at Exshaw, AB
Fault steps
Fault steps
Glacial Till (Deposits)
Glacial Till (Deposits)
Quartz Veins
Quartz Veins
TBA
TBA
Stylolites (Pressure Dissolution) Structural Feature.
Stylolites (Pressure Dissolution) Structural Feature.
Stylolites (Pressure Dissolution) Structural Feature.
Stylolites (Pressure Dissolution) Structural Feature.
Stylolites (Pressure Dissolution) Structural Feature.
Stylolites (Pressure Dissolution) Structural Feature.
Stylolites (Pressure Dissolution) Structural Feature.
Stylolites (Pressure Dissolution) Structural Feature.