Prehistoric sea beds, volcanic activity, unusual plate tectonics and other geological events played a role in the East Kootenay’s unique geography, and you can learn more about them at an upcoming talk at the College of the Rockies.
Dr. Nicholas Kinar, geology and geography instructor at the College of the Rockies (COTR) will lead a public talk about the region’s unique geological history.
“Many people do not know that the oldest sea floor in B.C. is situated in what is now the Maysville Falls,” said Kinar.
“There are areas of the Rockies that are very very old and there are areas that are relatively new.”
The talk will cover a wide range of topics, including prehistoric volcanic activity, how the Kimberley Mine was formed, how the mountains around Cranbrook formed and ancient glacial activity.
“There are countless unusual and surprising geological events that have shaped the Cranbrook area,” said Kinar.
“This presentation will uncover some of these hidden stories, offering a fresh perspective on the region’s geological past. You might find yourself looking at Cranbrook in a whole new light.”
An Unconventional Geological History of Cranbrook and the Kootenays will shed light on the region’s unique geological history from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 19.
The free event will be held in the Cranbrook Campus’s main lecture theatre (room KC250) and you can register here.
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