Ekalulia Formation

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Map of the Mackenzie Large Igneous Province and its sub-features. The Ekalulia Formation is shown as "Ekalulia volcanics".

The Ekalulia Formation is a Neoproterozoic geologic formation found in Nunavut, Canada. It consists of a series of massive continental flood basalt lava flows of the Mackenzie Large Igneous Province with a thickness of 300–500 m.[1] The flood basalts are green, composed of olivine and contain minor pillows.[1]

See also[]

  • Volcanology of Canada
  • Volcanology of Eastern Canada
  • Volcanology of Northern Canada
  • Volcanology of Western Canada

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Rockgate Capital Corp" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-09-17. Retrieved 2010-01-01.

Coordinates: 68°26′N 106°45′W / 68.433°N 106.750°W / 68.433; -106.750


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