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Geologic Unit: Kanuti
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  • Usage in publication:
    • Kanuti series*
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Basalt
    • Greenstone
    • Tuff
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Alaska West-Central region
Publication:

Mendenhall, W.C., 1902, Reconnaissance from Fort Hamlin to Kotzebue Sound, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper, 10, 68 p., (incl. geologic map, scale 1:1,235,000) [http://ngmdb.usgs.gov/Prodesc/proddesc_4116.htm]


Summary:

Kanuti series occurs for 30 mi in canyon walls of Kanuti River which later becomes tributary to Koyukuk River, west-central AK. Series includes ultra basic igneous rocks (basalts, basaltic tuffs), tuffs and alteration products (serpentines), some doubtful greenstones and hornstones. Cut by two or three belts of granitic rock. Age is probably Paleozoic based on correlation.

Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Menlo GNULEX).


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • [Kanuti series]
  • Modifications:
    • Not used
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Alaska West-Central region
Publication:

Patton, W.W., Jr., and Miller, T.P., 1970, Preliminary geologic investigations in the Kanuti River region, Alaska, IN Contributions to economic geology: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin, 1312-J, p. J1-J10.


Summary:

Rocks [of Kanuti series] are here mapped as informal lithic units. Early exploratory survey by Mendenhall (1902) is mentioned as containing only abbreviated accounts of the geology of Kanuti River region.

Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Menlo GNULEX).


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