Abstract
ABSTRACT In the Late Cretaceous and Tertiary strata of the Eureka Sound and Beaufort Formations on Axel Heiberg and west central Ellesmere Islands, kaolinite and illite are the dominant clay minerals, with minor to major amounts of smectite and random mixed-layers, and trace amounts of vermiculite and chlorite. Smectite and associated mixed-layers in the basal Eureka Sound Formation formed by in situ alteration of volcaniclastic material, whereas mixed-layers in the deltaic-alluvial deposits probably result from in situ paleosol formation. These strata are a likely source rock for the younger Tertiary and Quaternary Arctic Ocean sediments.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
