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Wonders of Heritage


Why is Table Mountain Flat? The GEOLOGY and CULTURAL HERITAGE of Table Mountain in South Africa
Discover why is Table Mountain flat and uncover its rich geology and cultural heritage. Explore the geological history of Table Mountain.


Plate tectonics explained—What are tectonic plates, and how does plate tectonics work?
Discover the fascinating world of tectonic plates! Learn how plate tectonics shapes our planet, causing earthquakes, volcanoes, mountains.


Earth Layers Explained: Uncovering the Secrets of Earth's Structure from Crust to Core
Dive into Earth's layers and uncover their secrets! Learn the chemical composition and physical conditions in each of the layers in Earth's structure. Explore the fascinating Earth layers: the crust, mantle, outer core, inner core, and their unique characteristics. Find out which is the deepest hole on Earth.


Hoodoos Alberta: The Geology and Cultural Heritage of Writing-on-Stone and Drumheller Hoodoos
Explore the stunning hoodoos of Alberta’s Writing-on-Stone and Drumheller sites, where science and culture intertwine. Learn how these fascinating rock formations were shaped over millions of years by geological forces and why the Writing-on-Stone hoodoos hold deep spiritual significance for the Blackfoot Nation. Uncover the secrets of these towering wonders in Alberta’s badlands, and see how erosion, time, and tradition have made them an iconic part of Canada’s cultural and


What is the difference between rocks, minerals, and gemstones?
Uncover the differences between rocks, minerals, and gemstones, discover how they are all formed, and explore examples from each category.


What is magma and how is magma formed?
What is magma? Magma is a super-hot viscous material that consists of molten and semi-molten rock that flows deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Depending on the chemical composition of the magma, there are three magma categories: basaltic magma, andesitic magma, and rhyolitic magma. There are different mechanisms for magma formation: partial melting, decompression melting, and flux-induced melting. When magma breaks through the earth’s surface, the magma that reaches the surfa
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