Scientists in Canada have been probing the prairies in search of fragments from the giant 10 tonne meteor that was seen entering the earths atmosphere dramatically last week.
The largest meteor to enter our atmosphere in over a decade, it is thought that the meteor exploded with the equivalent force of 300 tonnes of dynamite and the remains, according to scientists Peter Brown and Alan Hildebrand, thought to be between Saskatchewan and Alberta provinces.
Scientists have looked into the possibility of using lasers from the forestry industry to locate meteor craters, important as craters help scientists to predict the frequency at which meteorites enter the earths atmosphere.
However, this technique will be of no use to the recent meteorite in Canada as no crater was created.
It is thought that there is likely to be hundreds of fragments of meteorite scattered in the area as the entry speed was far less than usual.
The search continues.
Webguysi writes for Canadian Sky who offer escorted tours, cruisesand wildlife holidays in Canada. To find out more, visit www.canadiansky.ie or call 068 568 68.
Grizzly bear fishing for salmon in the rivers flowing down from the Rocky Mountains, a polar bear tending its young and a Bald Eagle soaring proudly, high above the mountains. These sights are all possible on a wildlife holiday in Canada.
Polar Bears in Churchill
Wildlife lovers have the chance to spot the polar bear on Canadian Sky’s Polar Bear Adventure tour. Travel to Seal River Lodge where you can spot the magnificent animals in their natural habitat.
Polar Bear Adventure tour from Canadian Sky
Bears and Eagles in British Columbia
A trip to the Bella Coola Valley affords the opportunity to spot grizzly bears and eagles in their natural environments.
A simply awe inspiring experience, for wildlife photographers and nature lovers, the area offers magnificent views of British Columbia.
Grizzlies and Wildlife of British Columbia tour with Canadian Sky
Canada’s wild and rugged national parks are places abundant in wildlife. There are some fantastic lodges, tours and wildlife holidays available which provide the opportunity to see some of its great animals, in the wild, free and away from cities.
Canada is such a wonderfully diverse country – cosmopolitan cities, rocky vistas and beautiful forests and mirror lakes. Discovering all of the real Canada on a single holiday is no easy feat, but by no means impossible.
Escorted tours in Canada are a fantastic way to cover large areas, taking in the very best sites along the way. Guides will lead you on your journey, helping you to make the most of each destination, with intimate knowledge of the country and its history, passing this information on to you as you journey on.
So what exactly is there in Canada, it’s just a huge country above the United States right? Wrong! Canada has so much to offer, from mooching around the historic French-Canadian city of Quebec to driving through mesmerising mountain ranges in the Rocky Mountain region.
Rockies and Alaska Escorted Tour
Canadian Sky offers some fantastic escorted tours which are perfect for seeing the best of Canada. The Rockies and Alaskan Vistas by Rail Cruise takes you through the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
Beginning your journey in Calgary, you will make your way through the Rocky Mountains, enjoying the spectacular sights before arriving in the coastal city of Vancouver.
You are then free to explore beautiful Vancouver before boarding the Norweigan where you will embark on a cruise along the Inside Passage towards Alaska, a fantastic opportunity to spot wildlife and enjoy the stunning views along the coast.
Explore Canada’s Wilderness
Explore Yukon on Canadian Sky’s Great River Journey. Starting from Yukon’s capital, Whitehorse, you will journey through the region, staying in lodges and outposts with the chance to spot wild bears and bison to name a few.
Above are just two of many fantastic escorted tours in Canada available through Canadian Sky. To see the full list of tours, visit them online at www.canadiansky.co.uk.
