An occurrence of Tertiary shales from the Harder Fjord Fault, North Greenland fold belt, Peary Land

Abstract

A shale outcrop from the Harder Fjord Fault zone in eastern Peary Land, North Greenland, is dated on palynological evidence as early Tertiary. The Harder Fjord Fault traverses the North Greenland fold belt and the shale occurrence extends the age range of strata known to be trapped in this important fault zone. The occurrence represents the most northerly record of Tertiary pollen.