Explore It was popularised in the s with the release of Letraset sheets. Disaster Management Despite its almost idyllic lifestyle, our region is vulnerable to natural and non-natural hazards that have the potential to create disaster events.
Emergency Management Dashboard Be Prepared. Latest News. Boat tours bring visitors under the towering cliffs of a freshwater fjord carved out by glaciers. Waterfalls, marine inlets, sea stacks, sandy beaches, barren lowlands, encompassing forests and colourful quaint fishing villages complete the phenomenal natural and cultural surroundings of Gros Morne National Park of Canada. This area is also world-renowned for its complex geology. The Tablelands, a barren reddish brown plateau that towers seven hundred metres above the Atlantic Ocean, stands alone as an alien landscape amongst the lush and hilly forests that encompasses it.
Found between the towns of Trout River and Woody Point in south west of Gros Morne National Park , it was here that geologists proved the theory of plate tectonics. Geologists once believed that the Tablelands were the remnants of molten rock that had oozed up from deep inside the earth.
However, at nearby Lobster Cove, a discovery was made by geologist Robert Stevens that proved they were wrong. He found pieces of rock containing chromite that was over four hundred and eighty-five million years old, which was much older than other rocks found in the area.
These tiny pieces had eroded from the Tablelands. Stevens discovery lead to the fact that the Tablelands, are actually the remains of an ancient ocean floor that existed five hundred million years ago. This ocean, called Iapetus, once lay along the eastern coast of North America from Newfoundland to Florida.
Tectonic forces pushed remnants of this ocean upwards so that they were preserved within the super continent, Pangea. It is a truly awe-inspiring sight to behold, as you make your way over these huge slabs, which were once part of the ancient Iapetus Ocean floor. Discover Cultural Heritage. Just one hour with Willie Brim promises to be an unforgettable and life changing experience.
Discover Wildlife. His more than three decades of birding and spotlighting experience offers an unforgettable wildlife experience for those visiting the Atherton Tablelands. Discover the Great Outdoors. Meet Michael Warren, who has a passion for hiking and the outdoors.
He enjoys nothing more than spending his spare time trekking to some of the most remote waterfalls and hiking tracks on the Atherton Tablelands. He is generous with his time and knowledge and loves sharing his enthusiasm for the local environment with hikers of all levels. Discover Pioneer History.
He also has a love of history and is a passionate local and history enthusiast. Darryl is often seen with his camera, and loves sharing some of his favourite photographs, from days gone by. Load More Hike along the shore of Trout River Pond and into the heart of the Tablelands.
Accessible by two feet and a heartbeat, this trail can best be described as pristine. Take in the views - Pull back the lens to see the beauty of the Tablelands in striking contrast to the surrounding green hills and blue saltwater.
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