A reconnaissance geochemical survey in the Proterozoic–Phanerozoic platform succession of the Peary Land region, North Greenland

Abstract

A regional geochemical reconnaissance survey based on stream sediments was an integral part of the systematic geological mapping of eastern North Greenland in 1978. The purpose was to provide information for an evaluation of the mineral potential and to obtain general geochemical data. A total of 448 stream sediment samples were collected, representing a wide geographic spread. The distribution of sample localities is shown on fig. 28 and the stratigraphical distribution is shown on fig. 29. All participating geologists and their assistants have contributed to the sampling programme.