Curie Point Depth Mapping for Geothermal Prospecting in Yukon, Canada

Curie point depth mapping across Yukon, Canada, was produced using public aeromagnetic data from Natural Resources Canada. The dataset, published by the Government of Yukon, demarcates 95% of the territory into regions of shallow or deep Curie point depth, indicating higher or lower crustal heat flow. Results from two different methodologies and window sizes were broadly consistent, identifying south-central Yukon as having higher heat flow.

Use Cases

• Regional geothermal resource assessment based on estimated Curie point depth.
• Correlating subsurface heat flow with surface geological features like the Cordillera.
• Identifying prospective areas for further geothermal exploration based on shallow CPD zones.
• Calibrating crustal geotherm models using the systematic depth discrepancy noted in the study.

Strengths

• Covers 95% of Yukon's territory.
• Employs two distinct methodologies (200 km and 300 km window sizes) for cross-validation.
• Results are largely consistent with independent near-surface heat flow measurements.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The description notes a systematic discrepancy of 2 to 12 km in south-central Yukon estimates.
• Row count and specific data volume are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon, using public domain aeromagnetic data from Natural Resources Canada.

Collection Method

Derived from aeromagnetic data using Curie point depth estimation techniques.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-20 16:40:18.576224; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Yukon, Canada.