![Geoscape Canada Geoscape Canada](/web/20061103031053im_/http://geoscape.nrcan.gc.ca/esst_images/geoscape_e.jpeg) Natural Resources Canada > Earth Sciences Sector > Priorities > Geoscape Canada > Calgary
Geoscape Calgary Introduction
We live where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet after flowing down from the
Rocky Mountains and winding through the Foothills. A dynamic landscape
surrounds us, the product of ancient mountain building, succeeding ice
ages, and river erosion. To our west, the Rocky Mountains bring us warm
Chinook winds, abundant water, and recreational opportunities unparalleled
on Earth. Beneath the prairie landscape lies a sedimentary basin rich in
natural resources, including oil, natural gas, and coal.
We play a major role in shaping our landscape. As the population of
Calgary grows, so does the need for wise land-use decisions based in part
on geological hazard assessments and resource protection. It is necessary
to understand the Earth's materials and processes that shape our
geological landscape in order to make knowledgeable decisions that will
allow us to enjoy our home in the future.
|