Sun, Dec 22, 5:49 AM CST

The Crater & Dam (Manicouagan)

Bryce Realism posted on Sep 26, 2008
Open full image in new tab Zoom on image
Close

Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.


Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.

Description


The Crater & Dam...Le Cratère & Le Barrage Manicouagan Reservoir (also Lake Manicouagan) is an annular lake in central Quebec, Canada. The lake covers an area of 1,942 km², and its eastern shore is accessible via Route 389. The island in the centre of the lake is known as René-Levasseur Island, and its highest point is Mount Babel. The lake and island are clearly seen from space and are sometimes called the "eye of Quebec." In 2007, the Manicouagan lake was astronaut Marc Garneau's nomination for the CBC's Seven Wonders of Canada competition. Manicouagan Reservoir lies within the remnant of an ancient eroded impact crater (astrobleme). The crater was formed following the impact of a 5 kilometres (3 miles) diameter asteroid which excavated a crater originally about 100 km (62 mi) wide although erosion and deposition of sediments have since reduced the visible diameter to about 72 km (45 mi). It is the fifth largest impact crater known on earth. Mount Babel is interpreted as the central peak of the crater. Recent research has shown that impact melt within the crater has an age of 214 ± 1 million years. As this is 12 ± 2 million years before the end of the Triassic, the impact that produced the crater cannot have been the cause of the Triassic-Jurassic extinction event. http://www.ottawa.rasc.ca/articles/odale_chuck/earth_craters/manicouagan/index.html Le réservoir Manicouagan aussi appelé lac Manicouagan est un cratère météoritique qui a été inondé par l’édification du barrage Daniel-Johnson sur la rivière Manicouagan (Côte-Nord du Québec). D’une superficie de 2 000 km2 et d’une profondeur moyenne de 73 mètres, le réservoir Manicougan est un des plus gros réservoirs du monde en volume et en profondeur. Le réservoir alimente les centrales hydroélectriques de Manic 5 et Manic 5-PA. Le cratère aurait été formé suivant l'impact d'un astéroïde d'environ 5 km de diamètre. Le diamètre original du cratère est évalué à 100 km, mais suite à l'érosion et au dépôt de sédiments, sa taille apparente aujourd'hui est réduite à 72 km. Parmi les cratères d'impact reconnus scientifiquement, il s'agit actuellement du 5e plus grand répertorié sur Terre. le Mont Babel au centre du réservoir est interprété comme le vestige du pic central du cratère. L'âge estimé de l'impact est de 214 ± 1 millions d’années, donc durant le Trias. Précédant de 12 millions d'années l'extinction du Trias-Jurassique, l'impact de la Manicouagan ne peut être la cause de cette catastrophe. http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=51.388333&lon=-68.666667&z=9&l=0&m=a Thanks Magik

Comments (66)


)

mickeyrony

11:43AM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Hummm it is as the hole of the difficite loll.... It engulfs all our richnesses. A very pretty Magik work. You excel in savours. Cheer still and mile mercies ((5++)) Hummm il est comme le trou du difficite loll Il engouffre toutes nos richesses . Un très joli travail Magik . Tu excelles en saveurs . Bravo encore et mile mercis ((5++))

)

Mousson

11:50AM | Fri, 26 September 2008

l'impact d'un astéroïde d'environ 5 km de diamètre !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stupéfiante! Magnifique travail!

)

evielouise

11:51AM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Amazing magik! beautiful photos I have never seen this and the history of it as well thanks for sharing all of it It must go straight to my favorites Magik étonnant ! belles photos que je n'ai jamais vues que ceci et l'histoire de elle aussi bien les mercis de partager tout l'elle il doivent aller directement à mon de favoris et le bonjour mon ami ont un grands vendredi et week-end 5++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++=

)

cherokee1961

11:55AM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Beautiful - I especially like the sky in the second one.

)

myquad

11:58AM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Beautiful images and interesting information ;)

)

BenBischop

12:08PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Awesomely Done....!!

)

evinrude

12:14PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Excellent landscape!

)

Darkwish

12:28PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

You did really great work! 5

)

Elcet

12:28PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Une magnifique réalisation, dont j'apprécie que tu l'aies faite en deux images jumelles avec des éclairages différents, et une information vraiment précise y compris sur le plan géologique (ce qui est rare) et intéressante. Bravo!

)

PIERRE25

12:46PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Excellentes images Réal et commentaire d'un grand intéret, merci mon ami, fav!

)

annie5

12:55PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Tu travail avec Bryce comme un Pro! Bien difficile de choisir je les aimes tous les deux.Beau paysage :)

)

Nev2retour

12:58PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

MAGNIFIQUE ON EN RESTE SANS MOTS SANS VOIX

)

carlx

1:02PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Excellent sceneries and design!!!

)

Miska7

1:17PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Very nice terrain and lighting! Well done.

)

photostar

1:18PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Nice work you have done with Bryce realizing an actual place. Very well done, Magik.

)

brycek

1:24PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Beautiful work and history..well done!!

)

delbeke

1:29PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Great bryce work, you have done a wonderful job recreating an actual place

)

SSoffia

1:30PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

EXCELLENT IMAGES & WORK :)

)

debz

1:57PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

fantastic image Magic! super work again!

)

tennesseecowgirl

1:58PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Lovely work!

)

fredster66

2:17PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Really nice. Great job!

)

Flint_Hawk

2:20PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Great job & interesting information!

)

leanndra

2:36PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Truly amazing! Thanks for sharing these with us, and the information too! Lea

)

e-brink

2:47PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Nice composition! I think I like the bottom one for atmosphere.

)

magnus073

3:10PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Ce cratère est vraiment stupéfiant mon ami, travail excellent. La digue est superbe aussi et vous avez fourni une grande histoire à tous les deux Magik.

)

Faemike55

3:33PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Absolutely wonderful pictures and information! Both are fascinating to me. Thank you for sharing this with us!

)

jeroni

3:46PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Excellent shot,my friend,a beautiful work

)

Star4mation

5:10PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

Top images Magik!! Interesting facts too :)

)

jocko500

5:19PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

i did not know this lol 3 miles wide. wonderful done in bryce

)

Jay-el-Jay

6:08PM | Fri, 26 September 2008

A great pair of shots.I like seeing how different things appear with the changing light.


10 129 0

02
Days
:
18
Hrs
:
09
Mins
:
39
Secs
Premier Release Product
dforce - Comfy Sleepshirt - G8 G9
3D Models
Top-Selling Vendor Sale Item
$13.95 USD 50% Off
$6.98 USD

Privacy Notice

This site uses cookies to deliver the best experience. Our own cookies make user accounts and other features possible. Third-party cookies are used to display relevant ads and to analyze how Renderosity is used. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.