Teslin Suture Zone Mylonitic Rocks Structural Analysis

Geologic mapping and structural analysis along three 10-15 km transects delineates two populations of stretching lineations, Lm1 and Lm2, in the Teslin suture zone. The dataset likely contains structural and kinematic data from mylonitic rocks in the Yukon's Big Salmon Range, published by the Government of Yukon. It was last updated on April 17, 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze tectonic movement directions based on stretching lineations Lm1 and Lm2.
• Model shear zone kinematics based on described right-lateral and normal movement indicators.
• Study metamorphic facies and rock types based on described greenschist to epidote-amphibolite metamorphism.
• Map structural features based on described fold axes and foliation orientations.

Strengths

• Analysis is based on three 10-15 km transects providing spatial coverage.
• Description details specific structural features like lineations, fold axes, and kinematic indicators.
• Data originates from the authoritative Government of Yukon.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Sample data is unavailable, preventing preview of data structure.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon

Collection Method

Geologic mapping and structural analysis.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 16:04:50.252204; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Teslin suture zone in the Big Salmon Range, Yukon, Canada.