Archean Felsic Volcanic Complex Near Regan Lake, District of Mackenzie, NWT

Regions: North Slave Region, Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tags: physical sciences, geological mapping, volcanic rocks, mineral deposit, volcanology

Principal Investigator: Lambert, M.B. (1)
Licence Number: 12674
Organization: Geological Survey of Canada
Licensed Year(s): 1994
Issued: Jan 01, 1994
Project Team: C. Davis

Objective(s): To map the back river volcanic complex to establish physical volcanic history, post volcanic structural history and to determine the relationship of mineral deposits to this volcano.

Project Description: The researcher will conduct detailed mapping of the area. The researcher will traverse by foot and a small boat on the river systems. In the laboratory, the chemistry and radiometric age of the volcanic rocks units will be examined in order to determine the relationship of the mineral deposits to this volcano.