Geothermal Exploration Targets and Models near the Denali Fault, Yukon

A multi-component geoscientific investigation performed by Innovate Geothermal Ltd. in collaboration with the Yukon Geological Survey to initiate the search for subsurface geothermal energy resources near Burwash Landing, Yukon. The work includes 2D map interpretation, a 3D geologic model, and geophysical inversion modelling of gravity and magnetic survey data, identifying seven drilling targets. The dataset was last updated on 2026-04-17.

Use Cases

• Identify subsurface geothermal drilling targets based on interpreted geological and geophysical data.
• Model subsurface lithologic domains and structures using the 3D geologic model.
• Analyze crustal-scale transform fault zones for geothermal potential based on the literature review of analogous environments.
• Plan shallow exploratory drilling programs based on the seven identified targets near a right-step in the Denali fault.

Strengths

• Identifies seven specific drilling targets for geothermal exploration.
• Includes a constructed 3D geologic model tested by geophysical inversion modelling.
• Integrates pre-existing and newly-acquired geological and geophysical datasets.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The distribution of temperature in the subsurface remains a significant unknown, requiring drilling for actual measurements.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon | Gouvernement du Yukon

Collection Method

Multi-component geoscientific investigation including 2D map interpretation, 3D modelling, geophysical inversion, and literature review.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 15:46:46.532023; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Southwestern Yukon, near Burwash Landing and the eastern Denali fault zone, south of Duke River.