Earth:Rae Craton

Short description: Archean craton in northern Canada north of the Superior Craton

right|thumb|250px|North America cratons and basement rock.

Geological map of north-western Canada. Rae Craton is marked with B.

The Rae Craton is an Archean craton located in northern Canada , north of the Superior Craton.

Ungava Peninsula

The Ungava Peninsula, situated on the northeast portion of the Canadian Shield, is where the Rae Province connects with the Superior Province.

See also

• Canadian Shield
• North American Craton

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 Abstract:[1]