Yukon Geochemical Provinces Geological Map Data

250,000 geochemical data points characterize the Yukon Territory's diverse rock types, ranging from Early Proterozoic to Recent ages. The dataset, distributed by the Government of Yukon, describes complex geological records including epicratonic basins, island arcs, and interactions of several terranes.

Use Cases

• Classify rock types and geological environments using geochemical signatures across 250,000 sample points.
• Model terrane interactions and crustal evolution by analyzing spatial patterns of geochemical provinces.
• Map the distribution of geological features like foreland basins and island arcs from the geochemical data.

Strengths

• Contains 250,000 geochemical data points for analysis.
• Covers a wide temporal range of rock types from Early Proterozoic to Recent.
• Describes diverse geological environments including epicratonic basins, island arcs, and deep ocean basins.

Limitations

• Specific column names, sample data, and file sizes are unavailable, limiting detailed assessment.
• Data is focused solely on the Yukon Territory, limiting broader geographical applications.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon, distributed via GeoYukon.

Collection Method

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Time Range

Early Proterozoic to Recent.

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Yukon Territory, Canada.