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The Rae Craton is an

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located in northern

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north of the Superior Craton.

Ungava Peninsula

The

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, situated on the northeast portion of the

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, is where the Rae Province connects with the Superior Province.

References

* Madore, L., and Y. Larbi. (2001) "Regional structural character of the northeastern Ungava Peninsula: Connection between the Rae and Superior provinces." St. John's 2001 Technical Programme SS2: Tectonic Integration of Circum-Superior Orogens. Online Abstrac

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Ungava Peninsula

See also

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