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Geological Survey of Canada


Sun compass reading to orient precisely the drill core sample collected for paleomagnetic study of a Mackenzie diabase dyke (one at ca 1270Ma old swarm); northeast of the 'Gap', north shore of Pethei Peninsula, east arm of Great Slave Lake, N.W.T.  NOTE: Richard Ernst (U of Ottawa) on GSC supported project.
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The Geological Survey of Canada is a part of the Earth Sciences Sector of Natural Resources Canada.

The GSC is Canada's premier agency for geoscientific information and research, with world-class expertise focusing on geoscience surveys, sustainable development of Canada's resources, environmental protection, and technology innovation.

In Focus:



GSC priorities (2006-2009)

The work of the Geological Survey of Canada focuses on the Priorities of the Earth Sciences Sector:




See also:
http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/index_e.php