A reminder to members of City Daily Photo that the theme for February 1st is Motors.
The Earth Gallery is the next space within the Museum of Nature. Three display cases at the entrance hold a sample of the three main types of rock. The first is sedimentary.
The second is metamorphic- rock that is changed by heat and pressure into a new kind of rock.
And the last is magmatic rock- rock that was magma and cools down into a solid shape.
Another thing by the entrance is very old, and has traveled further than anything else in the Museum. It's a piece of the Moon, brought back by the Apollo astronauts.
The process of the Earth formation- with the solar system and the universe before it- is explored here.
Part of that process has involved the presence of meteorites.
This is a piece of the Canyon Diablo meteorite, which fell to Arizona some fifty thousand years ago and created Meteor Crater.
This is a piece of the Buzzard Coulee meteorite, which fell over the Canadian west in November 2008.
You are curious! I appreciate that we all benefit, William
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DeleteVeey interesting.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteI always learn interesting things I didn't know !
ReplyDeleteA pleasure to do so.
DeleteIt is an interesting exhibit and nice to learn about the different rocks.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day!
Thanks.
DeleteInteresting gallery.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
Delete...if I could start over again, I'd study geology.
ReplyDeleteIt is a good subject.
DeleteThe 1st looks like a piece of cheesecake!
ReplyDeleteOne would not want to take a bite.
DeleteGreat display of basic and unusual rocks!
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteThank you for the geology lesson.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteThey have an important collection of rock.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteThe rock section was always my favourite part of the Royal Ontario Museum. Nice post, William.
ReplyDeleteMy aunt is a rock hound, and I remember her spending a couple of hours in here.
DeleteGreat exhibit, very interesting info. Also love your header photo!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI like the 2nd rock you shared. I'm a bit of a rock nerd so I collect different coloured ones at our local beaches here.
ReplyDeleteI have some small pieces around my place.
DeleteInteresting and informative exhibition.
ReplyDeleteThat it is.
DeleteLovely series of photos of the Earth exhibit ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
You're welcome.
DeleteThe earth is fascinating as are all the rocks and other wonders she offers us to explore.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteWilliam, living in Ottawa you really do gotta learn how to skate!
ReplyDeleteNever learned how to, but I'll get out on the Canal on foot.
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