- Aspy Fault
The Aspy Fault is a strike-slip fault that runs through 40km of
Cape Breton ,Nova Scotia and is often thought to be part of theGreat Glen Fault . Part of the fault runs through theCape Breton Highlands national park . This fault runs southward from Cape North through theMargaree Valley . Evidence shows movement in this fault dating back to theOrdovician period when it was probably created when two continental plates collided and pushed the seafloor upwards, also creating theAppalachian Mountains . Erosion and the presence of this fault have created much of the scenery known today as the Cape Breton Highlands.Observing
People wishing to see this fault can get good views of it along the
Cabot Trail . There is one lookout looking directly over the fault. Also in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park is theWilkie Sugarloaf trail ; this trail heads up 3km and looks over the Aspy Fault plateau. This trail is very difficult and it is recommended you bring sturdy shoes and a fair amount ofwater .See also
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Aspy River
*Cape Breton Highlands References
*http://www.trailpeak.com/index.jsp?con=trail&val=2715
*http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mnh/nature/nhns2/200/200.htm
*http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ns/cbreton/natcul/natcul1aiii_E.asp
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