Much of continental crust formed during the Archean Eon is still part of the continents today as seen in the Rocky Mountains at Banff National Park, Canada. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

From the brilliant blue of Lake Louise, the Valley of the Ten Peaks, towering Mount Robson, Moraine Lake ... resulting in sharply pointed mountains separated by wide, U-shaped valleys gouged ...

It’s a mosaic of Rocky Mountains and deep valleys ... “One of my very favorite places is the Valley of Ten Peaks at Moraine Lake,” says the National Geographic Explorer.

located in the province of Alberta, Canada, is a treasure trove of natural wonders, from the magnificent nearby Columbia Icefield and snow-capped high mountains to its world-famous Moraine Lake ...

Alberta: Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff is a haven for nature lovers. The turquoise waters of Lake ...