Oil Sands Surveillance and Monitoring Project
Oil Sands Surveillance and Monitoring Project
May 28, 2012•6 min
Alberta Geological Survey Geology Podcasts
Geology podcasts from Alberta Geological Survey describing the geology of Alberta. Geology RSS feed includes articles from our quarterly newsletter Rock Chips.
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In Memorium: Andre Lytviak
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Andre Lytviak on Tuesday, November 29, after a battle with cancer.
May 28, 2012•6 min
Alberta Geological Suvey and Alberta Environment Release the Edmonton-Calgary Corridor Groundwater Atlas
Alberta Environment and Alberta Geological Survey began a cross-ministry plan to inventory Alberta's groundwater resources. The first area of study was the Edmonton-Calgary Corridor.
May 28, 2012•6 min
Mineral Core Research Facility Revitalization Project Update
The Mineral Core Research Facility is undergoing a major facelift to create a special collection of core from key stratigraphic units, making it more accessible for clients and more efficient fo Alberta Geological Survey staff to locate, layout, and rack individual core.
May 28, 2012•5 min
CanGeoRef Launched
The American Geological Institute and the Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences launched CanGeoRef on September 15, 2011. CanGeoRef is a bibliographic database covering the Canadian geoscience literature from the early 1800s.
Mar 12, 2012•2 min
New Approach to Surficial Geology Mapping in Northern Alberta
As part of a multi-year initiative, the Alberta Geological survey is continuing its regional surficial geology mapping program in northern Alberta.
Feb 28, 2012•9 min
Dr. Mark Fenton Receives SAGE Award
Alberta Geological Survey's Mark Fenton has been awarded the Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton Award for Science and Technology.
Feb 23, 2012•3 min
Central Geological Survey of Taiwan Visits the AGS Turtle Mountain Monitoring Project Team
Mr. Hsi-Hung from the Central Geological Survey of Taiwan visited the Alberta Geological Survey for a three-day field trip to Turtle Mountain in south-western Alberta to view the monitoring network on the South Peak of Turtle Mountain.
Feb 23, 2012•5 min
What is Shale Gas?
Natural gas is found in many of the geological formations occurring in the subsurface of Alberta.
Feb 23, 2012•5 min
Where in Alberta is AGS this Summer?
This article outlines the main projects at the AGS and the top field projects for the summer of 2011.
Feb 23, 2012•7 min
Induced Seismicity Project
The Alberta Geological Survey has initiated the Induced Seismicity Project to document both natural and induced (or triggered) earthquakes. The goal is to understand the distribution and nature of earthquakes within Alberta.
Feb 23, 2012•7 min
New Alberta Provincial Geologist Named
New Alberta Provincial Geologist Named
Apr 05, 2011•4 min
Mapping the Belly River Group in Alberta: Contributions to a New Digital Geological Atlas of Alberta
Mapping the Belly River Group in Alberta: Contributions to a New Digital Geological Atlas of Alberta
Apr 05, 2011•8 min
Alberta's Provincial Geologist: History of the Title and Role
Alberta's Provincial Geologist: History of the Title and Role
Apr 05, 2011•8 min
New Bedrock Topography and Sediment Thickness Maps
Alberta Geological Survey has released two provincial-scale maps depicting the bedrock topography and sediment thickness overlying bedrock in Alberta.
Feb 08, 2011•6 min
Oil Sands Cap Rock Integrity Project
The Geology, Environmental Science and Economics Branch and the Oil Sands Branch of the ERCB began work in a pilot study area to characterize the stratigraphy above and below the bitumen deposits where resources are proposed to be extracted through in situ means.
Feb 08, 2011•4 min
Dr. Mark Fenton Awarded 2010 Provincial Geologists Medal
Alberta Geological Survey is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Fenton has been awarded the 2010 Provincial Geologists Medal. This medal is awarded annually to recognize major contributions in geoscientific research.
Feb 08, 2011•4 min
Committee of Provincial and Territorial Geologists Fieldtrip
In conjunction with the semi-annual meeting of the National Geological Surveys Committee, held in Montreal in September 2010, a field trip was held for members of all provincial, territorial and federal surveys. The goal of the field trip was to observe and understand the geology along a section of Highway 10 between Montreal and the copper mines in Estri-Beauce region, New Sherbrooke.
Feb 08, 2011•5 min
The Career of Dr. Fran Hein
Although it can't be definitively said, it is quite possible that Fran Hein might just literally love rocks. Her passion for geology is obvious to anyone who has worked with her, and her knowledge of the geology of Alberta's oil sands area is encyclopaedic. This passion for geology has taken her, at various times, from Canada's east coast to the west coast of the United States to Canada's northern coast. It has infected the students she has supervised in her many university positions, as well as...
Feb 08, 2011•4 min
Documenting Seismicity in Alberta
Alberta has historically been a seismically quiet part of North America. Monitoring of seismic activity within Alberta began in earnest during the mid-1960s. In 1977, there was a significant increase in recorded events and the reason for the apparent increase is unclear. Alberta Geological Survey is collaborating with the Universities of Alberta and Calgary to understand seismicity patterns in Alberta and their causes.
Sep 20, 2010•10 min
Characterization of the Edmonton-Calgary Corridor Waterscape
Alberta Geological Survey and Alberta Environment partnered to map the nonsaline groundwater resources of Alberta, starting in the Edmonton-Calgary corridor. This podcast is on the progress of the project.
Sep 17, 2010•7 min
Mineral Core Revitalization Project
To make the Mineral Core Research Facility more relevant to industry, government and the public, Alberta Geological Survey will create a special collection of core samples from key stratigraphic units and mineral occurrences in Alberta.
Sep 17, 2010•3 min
The Career of Henry Marshall Tory
In this article, we will focus on a scientist, educator, and university and research organization founder closely linked with the formation of the Alberta Geological Survey: Henry Tory.
Sep 17, 2010•6 min
Metallic Mineral and Diamond Potential of Alberta Summary
A new compilation map displays Alberta's metallic mineral and diamond potential. The map displays more than 4000 deposits, occurrences and samples based on 50 industry and government sources.
Jun 10, 2010•2 min
The Story of Albertosaurus
This podcast discusses the evolution of the Albertosaurus and its discovery in Alberta.
Jun 10, 2010•4 min
Preliminary Investigation of Potash Potential in Alberta
Alberta Geological Survey examined the historical exploration of potash in Alberta, together with a preliminary investigation that included contouring Alberta's groundwater and formation water datasets.
Jun 10, 2010•8 min
Water Sampling in the Edmonton-Calgary Corridor
In 2008, AGS began collaborating with Alberta Environment to inventory saline and nonsaline groundwater within the Edmonton-Calgary corridor.
Feb 05, 2010•7 min
The Career of Joseph Burr Tyrrell
In June 1884, Tyrrell and his expedition team discovered significant a dinosaur graveyard. This would later become the famous site of the Tyrrell museum.
Feb 05, 2010•5 min
New Web Content for Geological Hazards
For those interested in general or specific interest in types of hazards in Alberta, the Geological Hazards section has information for you on their website.
Feb 05, 2010•4 min
Peace River Urban Geology and Landslide Project
In the 1970s and 1980s, Alberta Geological Survey studied surface and subsurface geology in urban areas to provide information that would aid future development and land-use planning. This type of study has been re-initiated within the Geological Hazards Section with the first study focusing on the town of Peace River.
Feb 05, 2010•6 min
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