Regions: Dehcho Region
Tags: physical sciences, geological mapping, geology, geophysics, landscape assessment, rock chemistry, rock characteristics
| Principal Investigator: | Currie, Lisel (1) |
| Licence Number: | 12920 |
| Organization: | Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1997
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| Issued: | Jun 17, 1997 |
| Project Team: | Denise Hodder, one other researcher |
Objective(s): The purpose of the study is to conduct standard 1:50 000 geological mapping as per mandate of the Geological Survey of Canada. This will be in the central Kotaneelee Range. This will involve daily long distance traverse to describe the rocks across the area. Most part of the area will be visited only once. Researchers will be positioned using a casual helicopter from Fort Liard.
Project Description: The purpose of the study is to conduct standard 1:50 000 geological mapping as per mandate of the Geological Survey of Canada. This will be in the central Kotaneelee Range. This will involve daily long distance traverse to describe the rocks across the area. Most parts of the area will be visited only once. The research team will be dropped off and picked up by helicopter. During the day they will walk from one site to another using only geological hammers. Samples will be hand specimens of rocks. During the project will have a local bear monitor.
