Tectonics of the Intermontane Terranes - Focus on the Northern Canadian Cordillera

Explore the complex geological history and tectonic evolution of the Intermontane terranes in this 52-minute conference talk, with particular emphasis on the northern Canadian Cordillera. Learn from Maurice Colpron of the Yukon Geological Survey as he examines the structural geology, terrane accretion processes, and tectonic framework that shaped this significant geological region. Discover how these displaced crustal blocks were assembled and integrated into the North American continent, gaining insights into the geological processes that formed the mountainous terrain of western Canada. Understand the regional geology through detailed analysis of terrane boundaries, deformation patterns, and the timing of accretionary events that created the present-day geological landscape of the Canadian Cordillera.