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Agnes Marion Ayre (1890-1940)

Biography of Agnes Marion Ayre (1890-1940).
Avalanches

Avalanches involve the rapid downslope movement of snow or ice, with or without sediment and rock.
The Battery - A Case Study

The Battery lies under the slopes of Signal Hill in St. John's. Evidence indicates that rockfall is frequent in this area...
Coastal Erosion

A look at erosion along Newfoundland's coasts.
Costs Table of Geological Hazards

Table of the Costs of Newfoundland and Labrador's Geological Hazards
Costs of Geological Hazards

Estimating the cost of geological hazards is extremely difficult.
Dimension Stone (Building Stone) in Newfoundland and Labrador

Dimension stone includes any natural stone that has been quarried and cut or shaped to specified sizes.
Flood Risk Zones

Flood risk zone maps have been prepared for sixteen communities in the province most prone to flooding.
Coastal Flooding

Coastal Flooding--Natural Environment--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
Other Geological Events

How sinkholes and other geological events impacet Newfoundland and Labrador's environment.
Geological Hazards and Disasters

Geological Hazards and Disasters Occurring in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Landslides

Landslides are the downslope movement of unconsolidated material under the influence of gravity.
Rockfalls

Rockfalls are the downslope movement of loose rocks, either through free fall or by rolling.
Seal Fishery in the 20th Century

Although the sealing industry was in decline at the turn of the century, Newfoundland companies continued to fit out steamers for the hunt.
Seal Fishery: Hunting Methods

Seal Fishery: Hunting Methods--Natural Environment--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
20th Century Commercial Whaling in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Commercial whaling industry in Newfoundland and Labrador during the 20th century

Matching Articles"Environment" (Total 16)

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