Open AccessThe North-East Greenland project 1988–1990
Author(s) -
N Henriksen
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
rapport
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2597-2944
pISSN - 0418-6559
DOI - 10.34194/rapggu.v152.8148
Subject(s) - fjord , geology , phanerozoic , north east , greenland ice sheet , sedimentary rock , physical geography , oceanography , structural basin , archaeology , paleontology , geography , ice sheet , cenozoic , ethnology , history
The third and last season of the North-East Greenland project between latitudes 75° and 78°N was completed in July and August 1990. The main aims of the studies in North-East Greenland include compilation of a 1:500 000 geological map sheet covering the area between Grandjean Fjord (75°N) and Jökelbugten (78°N), and regional geological investigations to provide an understanding of the general geology of the region. A preliminary evaluation of the potential for hydrocarbons and mineral resources was included in the project, and took the form of investigations of the onshore remnants of Phanerozoic sedimentary basins (Stemmerik & Piasecki, 1990) and a geochemical exploration reconnaissance.