Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: physical sciences, geological mapping, tectonic movement, ancient sea levels, raised beach
Principal Investigator: | Green, David (1) |
Licence Number: | 4078 |
Organization: | University of Alberta |
Licensed Year(s): |
1984
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Issued: | Jan 01, 1984 |
Project Team: | Alan Minty |
Objective(s): A study of the Quaternary sediments across Russell Island with special emphasis on the raised marine deposits, to establish sea level fluctuations which are related to isostatic coastal movements during glaciations. Shell and wood fragments from beach depostis will be collected.