Elwin Bay diatreme

The Elwin Bay diatreme, also called the Elwin Bay kimberlite, is a small post-Silurian diatreme located approximately 1 km (0.62 mi) south of Elwin Bay at the eastern margin of Somerset Island, Nunavut, Canada. It has a diameter of 200 m (656 ft).[1]

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References

  1. ↑ Occurrence and origin of djerfisherite from the Elwin Bay kimberlite, Somerset Island, Northwest Territories

Coordinates: 73°30′N 090°56′W / 73.500°N 90.933°W / 73.500; -90.933 (Elwin Bay diatreme)


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