Rock River Basin Coal Exploration Palynology and Core Analysis

July 1980 to September 1981 coal exploration data from the Rock River Basin (NTS 95D/11 and 14). The dataset documents palynologic analysis samples from five drill holes and field examination of undisrupted core from three holes to determine depositional setting. It was produced by Sulpetro Minerals Ltd. and curated by the Government of Yukon.

Use Cases

• Analyze palynologic sample data from five drill holes to reconstruct paleoenvironmental conditions for coal formation.
• Correlate undisrupted core observations from three holes with sample analysis to model the depositional setting of coal seams.
• Evaluate coal potential in the Rock River Basin by integrating field core examination results with laboratory palynologic findings.

Strengths

• Data originates from a defined 1980-1981 exploration program by a named company, Sulpetro Minerals Ltd.
• Includes analysis from a specific set of five drill holes and core from three holes, providing a focused sample.
• Curated and published by the authoritative Government of Yukon.

Limitations

• Sample size is limited to five drill holes, which may not represent the full heterogeneity of the basin.
• Data is historical, from 1980-1981, and may not reflect current geological assessments or exploration standards.
• The original data format is HTML, which is not structured for direct analytical use and requires extraction.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon

Collection Method

Field exploration involving drilling, core sampling, and laboratory palynologic analysis.

Time Range

July 1980 to September 1981

Freshness

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Geography

Rock River Basin, Yukon, Canada (NTS 95D/11 and 14)