Survey Metadata
Bedrock
Newfoundland and Labrador
2021
Lithogeochemical survey, NTS 1M/3, 10, 1N/5, 6, 10, 11, 12, eastern Newfoundland, 2021-2022.
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Survey Description
In 2021 and 2022, reconnaissance lithogeochemical sampling of igneous rocks from the Avalon terrane was carried out in eastern Newfoundland. Four samples were collected in 2021 and 31 were collected in 2022.
The data are published in Newfoundland Industry, Energy and Technology Open File NFLD/3414.
Publication History
| Index | Publication |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mills, A.J. (2022). Reconnaissancelevel lithogeochemical sampling of igneous rocks from the Avalon Terrane, eastern Newfoundland (NTS map areas 1M/3, 10, 1N/5, 6, 10, 11 and 12). Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology, Geological Survey, Open File NFLD/3414, 8 p. ( more) |
Geographic Extent
| Minimum Latitude | Maximum Latitude | Minimum Longitude | Maximum Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47.1579° | 47.6832° | -55.2273° | -52.9239° |
The geographic extent of the survey is defined by the following polygons:
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Covers a small part of NTS 1M/03 (Marystown) in the central part of the Burin Peninsula, southern Newfoundland. It is locaed between the towns of Creston, Winterland and Mooring Cove.
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Covers part of NTS 1M/10 (Terrenceville) in southeast Newfoundland. It is located where Terrenceville Brook enters Fortune Bay, and includes the towns of Harbour Mille-Little Harbour East, English Harbour East and Grand le Pierre.
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Covers parts of NTS 1N/05 (Argentia) and 1N/12 (Dildo) on the Avalon Peninsula in southeastern Newfoundland. It extends from Highway 100 in the south, northward to Norman’s Cove on Trinity Bay.
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Covers parts of 1N/06 (Holyrood), 1N/10 (St. John’s), 1N/11 (Harbour Grace) on the Avalon Peninsula, southeastern Newfoundland. It is located at the southern part of Conception Bay. Highways 60 and 90 run through the study area.
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