On Dry Land: Detecting Drought In Alberta's Past - Mon, Nov 2 2009

On Dry Land: Detecting Drought In Alberta's Past (11/2/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Campers Village (West Edmonton)

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Nov 2 2009 7:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Nov 2 2009 2:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Ryan
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Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

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Members Only, All - DO NOT USE

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7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

This event has been organized by the Waskahegan Trail Association as their Fall Social. The event is free to the general public, but as seating is limited, they ask that we RSVP with Camper's Village by October 31, 2009. To do so, call or visit Campers Village: 10951—170 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5P 4V6 or Phone 780-484-2700 or 1.888.231.4753.

We will listen to a talk by Alwynne B. Beaudoin, Ph.D., Quaternary Environments, Royal Alberta Museum, as she describes some of the new and surprising findings from the studies On Dry Land: Detecting Drought in Alberta's Past

Dramatic images of drought have become part of the mythology of Alberta - cracked earth, dried-up lakes, and dust clouds threatening settlements. Yet, for thousands of years, people living in Alberta have coped with periodic drought. Now, new research is helping to provide a better long-term perspective for these events.

Are all droughts the same? Do droughts show predictable patterns? Are recent droughts really more severe and apocalyptic than events in the distant past? Through the investigation of lake sediments and tree rings, we are coming to understand that drought is part of the rhythm of life on the prairies.

Refreshments will be served following the presentation.

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Campers Village is located at 10951-170 Street

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