Glenlyon Project: Stratigraphic Succession and Mineral Potential in Yukon

The Glenlyon project dataset presents geological mapping results for the Yukon-Tanana Terrane in the Little Salmon Range, central Yukon. Government of Yukon researchers identified a coherent stratigraphic succession and volcanic arc sequence, challenging previous tectonic interpretations. The dataset includes findings on volcanic-hosted massive sulphide deposits and was last updated on April 17, 2026.

Use Cases

• Re-evaluating tectonic interpretations based on the description of primary sedimentary and volcanic textures.
• Mapping volcanic arc sequences based on the laterally continuous volcanic sequence described.
• Assessing mineral potential based on the reported occurrence of massive sulphide and exhalite.
• Identifying stratigraphic units based on the outlined coherent stratigraphic succession.

Strengths

• Dataset is provided by the Government of Yukon, an authoritative source.
• Description provides a specific geological reinterpretation of the Yukon-Tanana Terrane.
• Last update timestamp is precisely recorded as 2026-04-17 15:46:13.255845.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the specific region of central Yukon.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon

Collection Method

Geological mapping

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 15:46:13.255845; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Little Salmon Range, central Yukon, Canada