The geology of the ridges between the Campbell and Aviator Glaciers and Franklin Island, north Victoria Land
Entry ID: K002_1966_1967_NZ_3

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Summary
Abstract: The geology of the ridges between the Campbell and Aviator Glacier, north Victoria Land, was investigated. The oldest rocks in the area are early Paleozoic or PreCambrian metasediments and metavolcanics (Preistley Formation). A series of intrusive granites (Granite harbour Intrusive Complex) were examined with two widespread units being recognized: Navigator Granite and Cosmonaut Granite. A number ... View entire text
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Description: GNS PET LAB data base which is a rock catalogue and geoanalytical database. The investigators which have samples in PET LAB for this study include S. Nathan and F. Shulte, Country = Antarctica.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -73.0   S: -75.0   E: 167.0   W: 163.0
  N: -76.08   S: -76.08   E: 168.32   W: 168.32

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1966-11-25
Stop Date: 1967-01-08
ISO Topic Category
Quality The remaining samples are held in the GNS PetLab collection. All results are in the publications.
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Antarctica New Zealand, New Zealand Antarctic Institute, New Zealand Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/

Data Center Personnel
Name: SHULAMIT GORDON
Phone: +64 3 358 0200
Fax: +64 3 358 0211
Email: s.gordon at antarcticanz.govt.nz
Contact Address:
Antarctica New Zealand
Private Bag 4745
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
Personnel
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: +64 3 358 0200
Fax: +64 3 358 0211
Email: c.poirot at antarcticanz.govt.nz
Contact Address:
Antarctica New Zealand
Private Bag 4745
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
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Publications/References
Chisholm, R. Nathan, S. 1967 Geological exploration in the Campbell-Aviator Divide. Antarctic 4(10): 482-485
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2009-03-09
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-03-17

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