Top Tweets for #DigbyNeck

about 1 year ago

In Geology ✔️ Mineralogy - Botany #BalancingRock #NovaScotiaGeology #DigbyNeck #CoastalErosion 🔁 Balancing Rock: Nova Scotia’s Gravity-Defying Wonder ▶️ Perched precariously on a cliff’s edge, the Balancing Rock of Digby, Nova Scotia, defies logic and time, standing tall against the relentless tides of St. Mary’s Bay. How does this 9-meter basalt column endure? Formation Story Over 200 million years ago, during the breakup of Pangea, volcanic activity along Nova Scotia’s North Mountain formed vast basalt lava flows. As these cooled they fractured into vertical polygonal columns, including the iconic Balancing Rock on Long Island. Centuries of wind, waves and tidal erosion sculpted this column, eroding softer surrounding rock while leaving the resilient basalt standing, balanced on a narrow base, seemingly defying gravity. Geological Information The Balancing Rock, a columnar basalt formation, is part of the Jurassic North Mountain Basalt, a volcanic ridge extending along Digby Neck and Long Island. This hard, dense rock composed primarily of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene, formed from rapidly cooling lava, creating hexagonal columns typical of basalt formations worldwide, like the Giant’s Causeway. The rock approximately 9 meters tall and weighing over 20 tons, is anchored by a small contact point, with two narrow sections connecting it to the bedrock, allowing it to withstand erosion and even historical attempts by fishermen to topple it with boat. The surrounding cliffs shaped by the Bay of Fundy’s extreme tides, reveal similar collapsed columns, highlighting the relentless erosional forces at work. ▶️ Interesting Fact Despite its precarious appearance, the Balancing Rock has stood for thousands of years, resisting both natural forces and human efforts to dislodge it, including attempts by fishermen using boats in the past, testament to its remarkable stability. Have you hiked the 2.5 km trail to see Balancing Rock in person? 🔁 Like & Share your experience or other favorite geological wonders you’ve visited! 🎞️ The famous Balancing Rock in Nova Scotia Canada https://t.co/auuu592BXT

$geologyBits's tweet photo. In Geology ✔️ Mineralogy - Botany #BalancingRock #NovaScotiaGeology #DigbyNeck #CoastalErosion 🔁 Balancing Rock: Nova Scotia’s Gravity-Defying Wonder ▶️ Perched precariously on a cliff’s edge, the Balancing Rock of Digby, Nova Scotia, defies logic and time, standing tall against the relentless tides of St. Mary’s Bay. How does this 9-meter basalt column endure? Formation Story Over 200 million years ago, during the breakup of Pangea, volcanic activity along Nova Scotia’s North Mountain formed vast basalt lava flows. As these cooled they fractured into vertical polygonal columns, including the iconic Balancing Rock on Long Island. Centuries of wind, waves and tidal erosion sculpted this column, eroding softer surrounding rock while leaving the resilient basalt standing, balanced on a narrow base, seemingly defying gravity. Geological Information The Balancing Rock, a columnar basalt formation, is part of the Jurassic North Mountain Basalt, a volcanic ridge extending along Digby Neck and Long Island. This hard, dense rock composed primarily of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene, formed from rapidly cooling lava, creating hexagonal columns typical of basalt formations worldwide, like the Giant’s Causeway. The rock approximately 9 meters tall and weighing over 20 tons, is anchored by a small contact point, with two narrow sections connecting it to the bedrock, allowing it to withstand erosion and even historical attempts by fishermen to topple it with boat. The surrounding cliffs shaped by the Bay of Fundy’s extreme tides, reveal similar collapsed columns, highlighting the relentless erosional forces at work. ▶️ Interesting Fact Despite its precarious appearance, the Balancing Rock has stood for thousands of years, resisting both natural forces and human efforts to dislodge it, including attempts by fishermen using boats in the past, testament to its remarkable stability. Have you hiked the 2.5 km trail to see Balancing Rock in person? 🔁 Like & Share your experience or other favorite geological wonders you’ve visited! 🎞️ The famous Balancing Rock in Nova Scotia Canada https://t.co/auuu592BXT$

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Moe's Mending 🪡🧵 @MoeFraser

about 2 years ago

Good morning, ☕️☁️😊 What you see in the distance ( long dark area ) is the #DigbyNeck where people go whale 🐳 watching 👀 Have a terrific Tuesday 😀 #NovaScotia

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Janny Bloemendal “Geniet van het leven ❤️l @jannybloemendal

over 2 years ago

We hebben weer een prima uitzicht de komende 2 dagen ook al is het wat minder. #Canada #DigbyNeck

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Dave MacLean 🇨🇦 @DaveAtCOGS

over 2 years ago

Four pics taken 16 Dec 2023 over 29 seconds by @lunarloral from 407 km up. 1) SE #Maine, SW #NewBrunswick; 2) another with #GrandManan Island (and #Brier & #Long Island, #DigbyNeck at lower-right); … 1/2

DaveAtCOGS's tweet photo. Four pics taken 16 Dec 2023 over 29 seconds by @lunarloral from 407 km up. 1) SE #Maine, SW #NewBrunswick; 2) another with #GrandManan Island (and #Brier & #Long Island, #DigbyNeck at lower-right); … 1/2 https://t.co/Xqtaym9ve9

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Greg Crone @MWEditor

over 4 years ago

Really looking forward to this. Please check it out and make to vote for your favourites. Week 1 pits #vancouver vs. #digbyneck, #edmonton vs. #summerside, #altona vs #hussar, and #regina vs. #normanwells . Results late Monday with another round of voting on Wednesday. #flags

MUNICIPAL WORLD @MunicipalWorld

over 4 years ago

Most people don’t give #flags a lot of thought. We want to change that so we’ve started Canada’s Best Municipal Flag Contest. Look for a ballot each week in the Municipal World Insider. https://t.co/REfOLxErs0. #municipal #CDNmuni #localgov

MunicipalWorld's tweet photo. Most people don’t give #flags a lot of thought. We want to change that so we’ve started Canada’s Best Municipal Flag Contest. Look for a ballot each week in the Municipal World Insider. https://t.co/REfOLxErs0. #municipal #CDNmuni #localgov https://t.co/kHHT7gATfI

jonathan riley @jonathan_riley

almost 5 years ago

The Fundy Erratics hiked the Fundy shore today - here’s some of the wildness! #digbyrocks #hiking #coastalwalks #bayoffundy #digbyneck @HikeNS

jonathan_riley's tweet photo. The Fundy Erratics hiked the Fundy shore today - here’s some of the wildness! #digbyrocks #hiking #coastalwalks #bayoffundy #digbyneck @HikeNS https://t.co/kmT7IlyCR4

Dave MacLean 🇨🇦 @DaveAtCOGS

about 5 years ago

Another in the #FocusHere / #FocusThere series … goldenrods and windmills at #GilbertsCove / #DigbyNeck, in western #NovaScotia. #NikonD3400 pics, taken today, 25Aug2021

DaveAtCOGS's tweet photo. Another in the #FocusHere / #FocusThere series … goldenrods and windmills at #GilbertsCove / #DigbyNeck, in western #NovaScotia. #NikonD3400 pics, taken today, 25Aug2021 https://t.co/fcxO72moyU

Greg Turner @bunsenb_turner

over 5 years ago

Saturday hike with the #FundyErratics on the spectacular shore of St. Mary’s Bay. #digbyneck #redsandstone #rockyshore #blomidonformation #novascotia #seaandsky #stoneandsand

bunsenb_turner's tweet photo. Saturday hike with the #FundyErratics on the spectacular shore of St. Mary’s Bay. #digbyneck #redsandstone #rockyshore #blomidonformation #novascotia #seaandsky #stoneandsand https://t.co/6szhXwKzRI

Mining Association of Nova Scotia @MiningNS

almost 6 years ago

Many parts of Nova Scotia are rock formed from lava from ancient volcanoes, including #CapeForchu in #Yarmouth County, #DigbyNeck, the North Mountain and much of southeastern Cape Breton including #Louisbourg. #nspoli #cbpoli #novascotia #capebreton

MiningNS's tweet photo. Many parts of Nova Scotia are rock formed from lava from ancient volcanoes, including #CapeForchu in #Yarmouth County, #DigbyNeck, the North Mountain and much of southeastern Cape Breton including #Louisbourg.

#nspoli #cbpoli #novascotia #capebreton https://t.co/FZMkjVhaBt

Associació Catalana de Vexil·lologia @vexicat

about 6 years ago

#DigbyNeck és a #NovaScotia. Aquesta província del Canadà, fent honor al seu nom colonial i més aviat poc autocentrat, té aquesta bandera que és una inversió dels color de l'escocesa, creada el 1858 i amb un escut d'armes atorgat per Carles I d'Anglaterra i Escòcia el 1625.

vexicat's tweet photo. #DigbyNeck és a #NovaScotia. Aquesta província del Canadà, fent honor al seu nom colonial i més aviat poc autocentrat, té aquesta bandera que és una inversió dels color de l'escocesa, creada el 1858 i amb un escut d'armes atorgat per Carles I d'Anglaterra i Escòcia el 1625. https://t.co/hhzPebQCsy

Mining Association of Nova Scotia @MiningNS

over 6 years ago

Many parts of #NovaScotia are rock formed from #lava from ancient #volcanoes, including #CapeForchu in #Yarmouth County, #DigbyNeck, the #NorthMountain and much of southeastern #CapeBreton including #Louisburg. #BalancingRock in the #BayofFundy is volcanic rock. #nspoli #ns #cb

Ramona Jennex @RamonaJennex

about 7 years ago

Many thanks to @sarahmac for hosting the #TheNextChapter @RogersShelagh @cbcbooks with @christyaconlin & Lynn Coady in the beautiful #DigbyNeck. #HillcoteHouse #appreciation

RamonaJennex's tweet photo. Many thanks to @sarahmac for hosting the #TheNextChapter @RogersShelagh @cbcbooks with @christyaconlin & Lynn Coady in the beautiful #DigbyNeck. #HillcoteHouse #appreciation https://t.co/mDCGThKrrc

Ramona Jennex @RamonaJennex

about 7 years ago

Lynn Coady shared her new book Watching You Without Me with a very appreciative audience & the amazing @RogersShelagh in #DigbyNeck #SandyCove this afternoon. #TheNextChapter #HillcoteHouse @HouseofAnansi

RamonaJennex's tweet photo. Lynn Coady shared her new book Watching You Without Me with a very appreciative audience & the amazing @RogersShelagh in #DigbyNeck #SandyCove this afternoon. #TheNextChapter #HillcoteHouse @HouseofAnansi https://t.co/31WlGtdNAZ

EH Canada Marketing Group - Travel and Tourism @ehCanadaTravel

over 7 years ago

Double Up Nova Scotia! Pond Cove, Brier Island, Digby Neck is one of the best beaches in Atlantic Canada that you may have not heard of. *** https://t.co/tm7pCZ6A1n *** * * * #digby #brierisland #novascotia #pondcove #explorens #beach #sandybeaches #ehroadtrip #digbyneck