The high arctic LIP in Canada: Trace element and sm–nd isotopic evidence for the role of mantle heterogeneity and crustal assimilation

• Published in: Norwegian Journal of Geology
• Main Authors: Kingsbury, C.G. (Cole G.), Ernst, R.E. (Richard E.), Cousens, B. (Brian), Williamson, M.-C. (Marie-Claude)
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: Geochemistry; Isachsen Formation; Large Igneous Provinces; Strand Fiord Formation; Sverdrup Basin; Arctic; Canada; Heiberg; Axel Heiberg Island; Isachsen; Strand Fiord; South Fiord; sverdrup basin; Alaska
• Online Access: https://ir.library.carleton.ca/pub/12884; https://doi.org/10.17850/njg96-2-02

The Cretaceous geological evolution of the Canadian Arctic was marked by voluminous magmatism comprising Canada’s portion of the High Arctic large igneous province (HALIP) that is thought to have resulted from a mantle plume head. This magmatism is largely recorded as extensive Early Cretaceous lava...