![]() Nevertheless, its humanoid details are stunning when one. Is it really possible for erosion to create a perfect image of a human head? I really dont think so. Located in southeastern Alberta, Canada, near Medicine Hat, this great geological wonder can only be seen from high above the ground. They altered the suggested 'Guardian of the Badlands' to become Badlands Guardian. Out of 50 names submitted, seven were suggested to the Cypress County Council. Originally discovered by Lynn Hickox (screen name "Supergranny" on Google Earth), suitable names were canvassed by CBC Radio One program As It Happens. Although the image appears to be a positive feature, it is actually a negative feature (a valley). The lighting is ideal for bringing out the apparent facial features. The feature is best viewed from Google Maps (satellite view). The apparent earphones are a road and an oil well, which has been in place only a few years, and will likely become invisible once the well falls into disuse and its superficial features are eroded. Badlands Guardian (Map 26/E7) Located east of Medicine Hat and only viewable by air, the Badlands Guardian features a landscape formation of a First Nations. The 'head' may have been created during a short period of fast erosion immediately following intense rainfall. The arid badlands are typified by infrequent but intense rain-showers, sparse vegetation and soft sediments. Heres what Trippy members say about Badlands Guardian: 'Also, take a trip out to Drumheller and the Badlands Guardian.' See More. The head is a drainage feature created through erosion of soft, clay-rich soil by the action of wind and water. ![]() Viewed from the air, the feature bears a strong resemblance to a human head wearing a full native American headdress. The Badlands Guardian is a geomorphological feature located at 50☀0′38.20″N, 110☀6′48.32″W near Medicine Hat in the south east corner of Alberta, Canada. Badlands Guardian In Alberta, Canada there is a view that is breath taking from the ground and above. ![]()
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