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Published 1983 | Published
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Aspects of the Rocknest Formation, Asiak Thrust-fold Belt, Wopmay Orogen, District of Mackenzie

Abstract

Field study of the Rocknest Formation during 1981 and 1982, and laboratory study during the fall of 1982 has produced several interesting findings which are summarized in this report. Topics are: 1) subdivision of Rocknest Formation into ten informal members, 2) Rocknest shelf cyclicity and paleogeography, 3) shelf-to- slope transitions, 4) paleoclimate, and 5) evidence of possible microbial remnants in stromatolite bioherms of the Odjick/Rocknest transition beds. Future fieldwork is outlined.

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© 1983 Geological Survey of Canada. Released 1983 07 01. Jean David, Mark Daynecka, Greg Eiche, Karen Pelletier, and Janien Schwarz were superb assistants in the field. Rein Tirrul is gratefully acknowledged for excellent tips on where to measure sections. J. Fred Read visited in the field and provided advice, encouragement, and stimulating discussions. J.P.G. thanks the Geological Survey of Canada for the opportunity to study the Rocknest Formation, and also for logistical support. Additional logistical support was provided by the Geology Office, Department of Indian and Northern Development, N.W.T., and additional financial support for J.P.G. was provided by a Geological Society of America Grant 2992-82, and a Grant-in-Aid from Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society.

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