GGU's expedition in the Disko Bugt area, 1988

Abstract

The aim of GGU's expeditions in the Disko Bugt area 1988-1992 is threefold. Firstly, to enhance our general geological knowledge of the area which has previously only been studied in very limited detail (see Escher & Burri, 1967; Kalsbeek et al., 1988; Knudsen et al., 1988). Secondly, to study the mineral potential of the region with the main emphasis on the supracrustal rocks north-east of Disko Bugt, where previous reconnaissance studies by Kryolitselskabet Øresund AIS and GGU have located mineral showings with Cu, Zn, Au and Ag in addition to a number of geochemical anomalies (Steenfelt, 1987, 1988; Appel & Knudsen, 1988; Knudsen et al., 1988). Thirdly, to investigate the Cretaceous-Tertiary sediments and basalts on Disko and Nugssuaq (Henderson et al., 1976; Clarke & Pedersen, 1976) to obtain more information on the development of the onshore part of the West Greenland basin, which is important for abetter insight into the hydrocarbon potential of this basin.