MANICOUAGAN, QUEBEC, PALEOMAGNETIC RESULTS

Abstract

The remanent magnetization of dacitic material from Manicouagan, Quebec, was examined. Laboratory thermal studies support the view that viscous buildup in situ was small and secondary components insignificant. A pole position of 89 °E., 57 °N. is calculated from the mean direction of 6 sites. Comparison with other North American paleomagnetic poles points to a possible Triassic age for the formation of the material.