Archean mafic volcanism of the Eastern Ungava peninsula, Northern Quebec

• Main Author: Maurice, Charles, 1976-
• Other Authors: Francis, Don (advisor)
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: McGill University 2001
• Subjects: Geology; Geochemistry; Canada; Ungava Peninsula; Ungava peninsula
• Online Access: http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=31270

Mafic volcanic sequences of tholeiitic basalt and associated komatiite are common to many Precambrian shields of the world. Recently discovered remnants of Archean greenstone belts in the northern Superior Province of Canada exhibit characteristics similar to larger belts of the southern Superior Pr...