The Badlands Guardian. Satellite images have revealed a giant face that appears to be carved into the Earth in Alberta, Canada, which has now become known far and wide as 'The Badlands Guardian.' Could it be part of a cosmic communication system?
Jump to:,The Badlands Guardian is a feature located at near in the south east corner of,. Viewed from the air, the feature bears a strong to a human head wearing a full. Because of additional man-made structure, it also appears to be wearing. The apparent earphones are a road and an, which has been in place only a few years, and will likely become invisible once the well falls into disuse and its superficial features are.The head is a created through of soft, -rich soil by the action of.
The arid are typified by infrequent but intense rain-showers, sparse vegetation and soft sediments. The 'head' may have been created during a short period of fast erosion immediately following intense rainfall. Although the image appears to be a positive feature, it is actually a negative feature (a ), an instance of the.In 2006 Medicine Hat's CHAT-TV Reporter Dale Hunter did a short feature on the Badlands Guardian. It was the winner of the RTNDA National- TV - short feature award for that year.Originally discovered by Lynn Hickox, suitable names were canvassed by program.
Out of 50 names submitted, seven were suggested to the Cypress County Council. They altered the suggested 'Guardian of the Badlands' to become Badlands Guardian.The Badlands Guardian was also described by the as a 'net sensation'.
Has referred to the formation as a 'geological marvel'. The Guardian was also covered by Canada's.
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↑: As It Happens 'Alberta's Aztec Rocker?' (Includes taped interview with geology professor Dr. Froese). 3D rendering by CBC Radio. ↑ Satellite Imagery from Google Earth Written by Rosemarie McKeon Friday, 08 August 2008 15:38. In Pictures: The Strangest Sights in Google Earth PC World Staff July 9, 2007 1:00 amExternal links.,. Published 13 November 2006.
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Contents.Geography The Cypress County landscape is dominated by a ecosystem. The land is flat to slightly rolling.
Theregion features mixed grasslands, wetlands and montane habitats.Major hydrological features include the and rivers.Extensive systems have formed adjacent to major rivers resulting in terrain.Near at lies the. Here the landscape takes the form of a head wearing a feathered headdress. The head is approximately 300 metres (980 ft) wide and 25 metres (82 ft) deep. This unusual geographic feature is a result of natural erosion of the surrounding prairie.Climate Cypress County has a climate with cold, dry winters and warm to hot summers. The winter cold is occasionally temperedby mild and dry blowing from the west. Hot summer daytime temperatures are made tolerable by low humidity and rapid cooling in the eveninghours.
Maximum precipitation typically occurs in late spring and early summer. Demographics In the conducted by, Cypress County recorded a population of 7,662 living in 2,689 of its 3,222 total private dwellings, a 6.2% change from its 2011 population of 7,214. With a land area of 13,173.25 km 2 (5,086.22 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.6/km 2 (1.5/sq mi) in 2016.In the, Cypress County had a population of 7,214 living in 2,518 of its 3,040 total dwellings, a 7.5% change from its 2006 adjusted population of 6,709. With a land area of 13,160.44 km 2 (5,081.27 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.5/km 2 (1.4/sq mi) in 2011. Politics Local Cypress County has a Municipal Council of 9 elected Councillors.
Councillors are elected by the eligible electors (Cypress County residents) who vote for a candidate in their electoral ward. Municipal elections organized by are held on the 3rd Monday in October every four years. The following are surrounded by Cypress County:. none.
noneThe following are located within Cypress County:.The following are located within Cypress County: Localities. (dissolved from village status on January 31, 1936). Army Experimental Range. Bellcott. Bulls Head. Carlstadt. Craigower.
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WoolchesterEconomy Agriculture and the oil and gas industry are the primary economic activities within the County. Agricultural sectors include ranching, wheat and oil seed crops, irrigated alfalfa and other specialty crops. Irrigation water is supplied by the Irrigation District (SMRID) and other smaller water co-operatives. Oil and gas production is extensive throughout the County. Natural gas is gathered through pipe networks and processed in gas production plants near.
Transportation Highways The (1), (3) andHighway 41 traverse Cypress County.The Trans-Canada enters the easternpart of the County near and travels west throughand on toMedicine Hat. From Medicine Hat the highway travels in a north westerlydirection passing near and on to Calgary. Planning has begun toupgrade The Trans Canada to true freeway status. The Crowsnest highwayenters the County near and travels in a north westerly direction to Medicine Hat. Highway 41 begins at the U.S.
Border (Port of Wild Horse)and passes through the County in a northerly direction. Highway 41 intersectsthe Trans Canada Highway near Dunmore and continues on in a northerly directionuntil it exits the County near Sandy Point Recreational Area at the County'smost northerly limits.Roads and streets Cypress County has developed and maintains an extensive road network within itsmunicipal jurisdiction. Paved, oiled and graveled roads total more than 2700 km in length.Rail The Main Line traverses Cypress County.The line enters the eastern part of the County near and travels westthrough and on to Medicine Hat. From Medicine Hat the line travelsin a north westerly direction passing near and on to Calgary.A secondary line joins the main at Dunmore and travels in a south westerlydirection passing nearand on to. Major switching yards are located in Dunmore. Several spur lines and side yards exist along the lines route to facilitate the handling of grain and other commodities.Education Secondary schools The Prairie Rose School Division #8 serves the needs of public school students.Schools within this district include, Burdett School, Bow Island Elementary, Sentaor Gershaw School, Parkside School, I. Cox School, Margaret Wooding School, Irvine School, Schuler School, Oyen Public School, New Brigden School, Ralston School, Seven Persons School, Beyond Walls Alternative Outreach School andElkwater Hutterite Colony and six other colony schools.
The division office is located in Dunmore.The Medicine Hat Catholic Separate Regional School Division #20 serves the needs ofRoman Catholic students. District schools located in Medicine Hat and Bow Island includeMcCoy High School, St. Mary's School, Notre-Dame Academy, St.
Louis School, St. FrancisXavier School, St.
Michael's School, Mother Teresa School and St. Patrick's School.The division office is located in Medicine Hat.Christian Education K-12 is provided by Cornerstone Christian School.Post-secondary education The is a junior college located in Medicine Hat.The college offers university transfer programs, applied degrees and apprenticeshipprograms.
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