Fieldwork in 1980 and 1981 at Lime Peak, an Upper Triassic carbonate complex northeast of Whitehorse, established the existence of massive reefal limestones in three distinct forms. The dataset likely contains mapping data on lithology and geometry to study the nature and extent of organic framework in these reefal bodies. It is published by the Government of Yukon.
Use Cases
- Analyze lithological variation in reefal limestones based on field mapping data
- Study the geometry of distinct reef growth forms based on observed variability
- Model the relationship between reef framework and surrounding inter-reef debris
- Correlate carbonate buildup characteristics with regional arc-derived conglomerates
Strengths
- Data is based on fieldwork conducted in 1980 and 1981, providing a historical baseline
- Focuses on a well-exposed carbonate complex approximately 40 km northeast of Whitehorse
- Describes three distinct forms of reefal limestone geometry
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 Lime Peak location
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Yukon
- Collection Method
- Fieldwork and mapping
- Time Range
- Upper Triassic period, fieldwork conducted in 1980-1981
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 16:08:37.674237; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- Lime Peak, Yukon, Canada, approximately 40 km northeast of Whitehorse