Rae Craton

The Rae Craton is an Archean craton located in northern Canada north of the Superior Craton.

North America cratons and basement rock.

Geological map of north-western Canada. Rae Craton is marked with B.

Ungava Peninsula

The Ungava Peninsula, situated on the northeast portion of the Canadian Shield, is where the Rae Province connects with the Superior Province.

See also

References

Madore, L., and Y. Larbi. (2001) "Regional structural character of the northeastern Ungava Peninsula: Connection between the Rae and Superior provinces." St. John's 2001 Technical Programme SS2: Tectonic Integration of Circum-Superior Orogens. Online Abstract: Archived 2012-02-04 at the Wayback Machine

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